Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
Stinson Beach is subject to Marin County's STR ordinance which mandates a specific township cap of 192 licenses and a 14% transient occupancy tax for West Marin coastal communities.
Property owners in Stinson Beach must obtain an STR license, a business license, and a TOT certificate through Marin County. Licenses are currently limited by a local cap and managed via a lottery or waitlist system, with strict rules against using ADUs built after 2020 or multi-family units. Hosts must also provide proof of septic system inspections from the Stinson Beach County Water District and limit themselves to one STR permit per person.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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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