Half Moon Bay

Short-term rentals are permitted in Half Moon Bay only in a host's primary residence, where they must reside at least 275 days per year. Unhosted rentals (where the host is not present) are strictly capped at 60 nights per calendar year, while hosted rentals have no annual night limit. Stays are subject to a 15% Transient Occupancy Tax and rentals in ADUs are prohibited.

To host an Airbnb in Half Moon Bay, the home must be your main residence where you live at least 9 months out of the year. If you aren't staying at the house while guests are there, you can only rent it out for a total of 60 nights each year. If you stay in the house with your guests (hosted rental), there is no limit on how many nights you can host. You must register with the city, pay a $200 annual fee, and collect a 15% tax from your guests to send to the city every quarter.