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Victorville

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California · City of VictorvilleUpdated Feb 10, 2026
Gold-standard verification1% sourced

Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.

Verified Feb 4, 2026Sources 3

Summary

Plain-english overview

Short-term rentals in Victorville require a Rental Business License and are subject to a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax.

Restriction level

Severity 8
Classification
Moderate
8
Severity

Why this classification

  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement

In plain English

What this means for you

To host a short-term rental in Victorville, you must apply for a Rental Business License for each property you own. The city requires an initial external inspection by Code Compliance to ensure the property meets maintenance standards, and you must collect a 10% tax from guests to be paid to the city every quarter.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredNo
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$125

3 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1Incorporated Victorville is EXEMPT from San Bernardino County's 7% TOT but must pay the City's 10% rate.
  2. 2Initial inspections are strictly external; however, failed inspections result in a re-inspection after 30 days.
  3. 3A separate business license is required for every individual parcel/property being rented.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility2 rules
  • Victorville allows STRs in the following property types: Single Family, Multi-Family, Condo, Apartment.
  • Victorville does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
Requirements8 rules
  • Common mistakes and gotchas for STR hosts in Victorville: 1. Incorporated Victorville is EXEMPT from San Bernardino County's 7% TOT but must pay the City's 10% rate. 2. Initial inspections are strictly external; however, failed inspections result in a re-inspection after 30 days. 3. A separate business license is required for every individual parcel/property being rented.
Application process5 rules
  • Victorville STR permit - Step 1: Apply for a Rental Business License. Submit an application through the Victorville Citizen Self Service (CSS) online portal for each rental property parcel. Required documents: Application Checklist, Property Ownership Documentation. Time: 1-2 weeks. Cost: 125.
Fees & costs1 rule
  • Victorville charges a registration fee of $125.
Taxes1 rule
  • Victorville charges a Transient Occupancy Tax of 0.1%.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Victorville requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher.
Exemptions1 rule
  • Victorville: Incorporated Victorville is EXEMPT from San Bernardino County's 7% TOT but must pay the City's 10% rate.

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Victorville

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steps completed
Step 1

Apply for a Rental Business License

Submit an application through the Victorville Citizen Self Service (CSS) online portal for each rental property parcel.

1-2 weeks$125
Documents needed
  • Application Checklist
  • Property Ownership Documentation
Official resource
Step 2

Pass External Inspection

The Code Compliance Division will conduct an external inspection of the property to verify it meets city standards. Property owner presence is not required.

1 weekFree
Documents needed
  • Rental Inspection Checklist
Official resource
Step 3

Register for Transient Occupancy Tax

Set up a TOT reporting account with the Finance Department to facilitate quarterly remittances.

3-5 daysFree
Documents needed
  • Business License Number
Official resource

Frequently asked questions

3 answered

Disclaimer

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.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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