Step 1
Zoning Verification
Contact the Clovis Planning Department to verify the property is zoned for a Home Occupation and check for any neighborhood-specific restrictions.
1-3 daysFree
Documents needed
- Property address
Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
The City of Clovis regulates short-term rentals through a Home Occupation Permit and an annual business license, while enforcing a 12% Transient Occupancy Tax.
To host a short-term rental in Clovis, you must obtain a one-time Home Occupation Permit and an annual business license. Hosts are required to follow strict quiet hours and are prohibited from hosting parties or large commercial events. Only one rental unit is permitted per address in multi-family complexes.
Step-by-step guide for Clovis
Contact the Clovis Planning Department to verify the property is zoned for a Home Occupation and check for any neighborhood-specific restrictions.
Apply for a Home Occupation Permit specifically for the short-term rental activity. This is typically a one-time fee.
Apply for an annual business license. The fee is based on gross receipts but typically starts with a base fee for rentals.
Register with the City's tax administrator (HdL) to collect and remit the 12% TOT monthly or quarterly.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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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