Cross-referenced against 5 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
Short-term rentals in unincorporated Mariposa County require a Vacation Rental Permit from the Planning Department and a TOT Certificate from the Treasurer-Tax Collector. The county enforces strict occupancy limits (2 per bedroom + 2) and requires a 12% Transient Occupancy Tax which platforms like Airbnb do not remit automatically.
To host an Airbnb in Unincorporated Mariposa County, you must apply for a specific Vacation Rental Permit which costs $587 as a one-time fee. You must also register for a tax certificate to pay the 12% Transient Occupancy Tax every quarter. Be aware that most areas require you to have a landline telephone for guest safety because cell service is unreliable, and you cannot use yurts or RVs as rentals. Only one vacation rental permit is allowed per owner.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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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