Short-Term Rental (STR) Reference Links

San Luis Obispo County & Cities

San Luis Obispo County – Coastal Areas

(Cambria, Cayucos, Avila Beach, Los Osos)

County Code – STR Regulations
Defines where STRs are allowed, permit requirements, operational rules, caps, and enforcement provisions for unincorporated coastal areas.
https://library.municode.com/ca/san_luis_obispo_county/codes/county_code?nodeId=TIT23COZOLAUS_CH23.08SPUS_23.08.165REVARE

LandView GIS – Zoning & Land Use Verification
Use this map to confirm zoning, land use designation, and whether a parcel is eligible for STR permitting.
https://gis.slocounty.ca.gov/Html5Viewer/Index.html?configBase=https://gis.slocounty.ca.gov/Geocortex/Essentials/REST/sites/PL_LandUseView/viewers/PL_LandUseView/virtualdirectory/Resources/Config/Default&layertheme=12

Rules – Operational & Permit Standards
Duplicate reference to the County Code section used for enforcement, compliance review, and appeals.
https://library.municode.com/ca/san_luis_obispo_county/codes/county_code?nodeId=TIT23COZOLAUS_CH23.08SPUS_23.08.165REVARE

San Luis Obispo County – Inland Areas

(Oceano, Santa Margarita, Templeton)

Inland Vacation Rental Zoning Clearance
Application and eligibility requirements for inland, unincorporated county STRs, including zoning clearance and business licensing steps.
https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/planning-building/how-to-apply-for-a-permit-in-unincorporated-slo-co/business-license-clearance/vacation-rental-zoning-clearance/inland-vacation-rental-clearance

City of San Luis Obispo

City STR Permit Information
Application process, permit types, fees, renewals, and operational requirements within city limits.
https://www.slocity.org/services/how-do-i/apply-for/permits/permits-for-home-owners-and-renters

Municipal Code – STR Regulations
Authoritative city code governing STR eligibility, caps, owner-occupancy rules, and enforcement.
https://sanluisobispo.municipal.codes/Code/17.86.160

Morro Bay

Short-Term Vacation Rental Program
City rules, application steps, permit limits, and enforcement standards for STRs in Morro Bay.
https://www.morrobayca.gov/1085/Short-Term-Vacation-Rentals

Grover Beach

Short-Term Rental Regulations
Local STR requirements, permit process, and operational standards within Grover Beach city limits.
https://www.grover.org/345/Short-Term-Rentals

Paso Robles

Short-Term Rental Program
Permit requirements, caps, renewal process, and compliance rules for STRs in Paso Robles.
https://www.prcity.com/847/Short-Term-Rentals

Atascadero

Vacation Rental Licensing
City licensing requirements, application steps, and operational rules for vacation rentals.
https://www.atascadero.org/faq/how-do-i-get-licensed-vacation-rental-0