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Yucca Valley

Moderate
California · Town of Yucca ValleyUpdated Mar 24, 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

The Town of Yucca Valley regulates short-term vacation rentals (STVRs) through a mandatory permitting system, a 12% transient occupancy tax, and a citywide cap of 10% of single-family housing units.

Restriction level

Severity 33
Classification
Moderate
33
Severity

Why this classification

  • High permit fee: $965
  • Tenants cannot host
  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • No primary residence requirement

In plain English

What this means for you

To host a short-term rental in Yucca Valley, you must obtain an STVR permit, a business registration, and a tax certificate. The town limits the total number of rentals to 10% of the single-family home inventory and requires owners to notify all neighbors within 300 feet of the property. You must also have a local contact person available 24/7 to respond to any complaints within 30 minutes.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredNo
Night limit365/year
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$965
Max fine$5,000

4 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1Strict 10% cap on total permits townwide; if the cap is reached, new applications go on a waitlist.
  2. 2Property owners must appoint a local contact available 24/7 to respond to complaints within 30 minutes.
  3. 3Permits are biennial and must be renewed every two years with a significant fee.
  4. 4Noise monitoring equipment is strongly encouraged and may be mandated if complaints occur.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility4 rules
  • Yucca Valley allows STRs in the following property types: Single Family Dwelling, Condo, Duplex.
  • Yucca Valley prohibits STRs in the following property types: Unpermitted structures, Yurts, Tents.
  • Yucca Valley does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
  • Yucca Valley does NOT allow tenants to host STRs. Only property owners may operate short-term rentals.
Requirements9 rules
  • Common mistakes and gotchas for STR hosts in Yucca Valley: 1. Strict 10% cap on total permits townwide; if the cap is reached, new applications go on a waitlist. 2. Property owners must appoint a local contact available 24/7 to respond to complaints within 30 minutes. 3. Permits are biennial and must be renewed every two years with a significant fee. 4. Noise monitoring equipment is strongly encouraged and may be mandated if complaints occur.
Application process6 rules
  • Yucca Valley STR permit - Step 2: TOT Registration. Register for a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) certificate to collect and remit the 12% tax. Required documents: TOT application. Time: 1 week. Cost: 20.
Fees & costs2 rules
  • Yucca Valley charges a registration fee of $965.
  • Yucca Valley: Permits are biennial and must be renewed every two years with a significant fee.
Taxes1 rule
  • Yucca Valley charges a Transient Occupancy Tax of 0.12%.
Limits & restrictions3 rules
  • Yucca Valley limits STRs to a maximum of 12 guests.
  • Yucca Valley limits STRs to 365 nights per year.
  • Yucca Valley: Strict 10% cap on total permits townwide; if the cap is reached, new applications go on a waitlist.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Yucca Valley requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher.
Penalties1 rule
  • Yucca Valley enforces the following penalties for STR violations: Maximum fine: 5000.

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Yucca Valley

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steps completed
Step 1

Business Registration

Obtain a business registration certificate from the Town of Yucca Valley.

1 week$59
Documents needed
  • Business application form
  • Proof of ownership
Official resource
Step 2

TOT Registration

Register for a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) certificate to collect and remit the 12% tax.

1 week$20
Documents needed
  • TOT application
Official resource
Step 3

Neighbor Notification

Notify all property owners and residents within a 300-foot radius of the rental property using the Town's approved format.

2 weeksFree
Documents needed
  • Neighbor notification letter
  • Mailing list
Official resource
Step 4

STVR Permit Application

Submit the full Short-Term Vacation Rental permit application to the Planning Department.

4-6 weeks$965
Documents needed
  • Site plan
  • Floor plan
  • Parking plan
  • Trash management plan
  • Proof of insurance
Official resource

Frequently asked questions

4 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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