Fresno

The City of Fresno currently has no dedicated ordinance specifically regulating short-term rentals. Hosts are generally required to obtain a City Business Tax Certificate and must collect and remit a 12% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on all stays under 31 days.

To host an Airbnb in Fresno, you don't need a specific 'Short-Term Rental Permit' because the city hasn't passed a law for them yet. However, you are still considered a business, so you should get a standard Business Tax Certificate from the city's Finance Department. You must also make sure the 12% hotel tax (TOT) is being paid on every booking; while Airbnb often collects this for you, you are still responsible for ensuring the city receives it. Always follow local noise and trash rules to avoid complaints, as there are no specific STR 'protections' in the city code.