Step 1
Apply for City Business License
Complete the Flat Rate Tax Business License Application for a rental unit with 1-5 rooms.
1 week$22
Documents needed
- Business Information
- Property Address
Cross-referenced against 4 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
Short-term rentals in Chico are currently regulated as 'hotels' under the municipal tax code, requiring a city business license and registration for transient occupancy taxes.
You must obtain a standard city business license and register with the city's tax administrator (HdL) to collect and pay monthly occupancy taxes. While a specific land-use ordinance for short-term rentals has been in development, there are currently few restrictions on guest counts or zones, though rentals are strictly prohibited in properties built or split under state SB-9 laws.
Step-by-step guide for Chico
Complete the Flat Rate Tax Business License Application for a rental unit with 1-5 rooms.
Register with HdL Software, LLC, the city's tax administrator, to obtain your Transient Occupancy Tax certificate.
Ensure your property is registered with the Tourism Business Improvement District for assessment collection.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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