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Short-term rentals of less than 30 consecutive days are strictly PROHIBITED in all residential zones of Carmel-by-the-Sea per Municipal Code Section 17.08.060. Only traditional lodging like hotels and authorized B&Bs in commercial districts may legally operate transient stays.
Score: 100 (lenient)
In Carmel-by-the-Sea, renting out your home for less than 30 days is typically not allowed in residential areas. However, there are a couple of exceptions. If you had a permit for short-term rentals before 2019, you might be grandfathered in. Also, if you create new affordable housing units in certain commercial and R-4 districts, you can get a special permit to allow short-term rentals. Otherwise, short-term rentals are essentially banned to preserve the town's residential character.
Permit Required
No
Night Limit
None
Primary Residence
Not Required
Total Tax Rate
0.1%
Disclaimer
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