Carmel-by-the-Sea

Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are strictly prohibited in all residential zones within the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. There is no permit or registration process available. In unincorporated Monterey County, STRs are also banned in all inland areas but are allowed with a costly and discretionary permit in very limited coastal zones.

In Plain English

To host an Airbnb in Carmel-by-the-Sea, you must know that it is illegal to rent any residential property for less than 30 consecutive days. The city actively enforces this ban with fines that can reach $1,000 per day. There is no permit process or way to get an exception. If your property is in the unincorporated parts of Monterey County, STRs are also banned everywhere except for a few specific coastal areas where a very expensive and difficult-to-obtain permit is required.