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Short-term rentals in Fortuna

Fortuna's own rules on short-term rentals, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Fortuna Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (extracted October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Fortuna's code says

Fortuna code What Fortuna's code adds
Allowed
  • Yes, short-term rentals are allowed.
    Applies: In residential zones (R-1-6, R-1-10, RE-20, RE-43) and legally conforming residential units in the C-T, R-C and N-C commercial zones.
    § 17.06.184.5 · code text
    Short-term rentals are principally permitted in all residential zones (R-1-6, R-1-10, RE-20, RE-43) and in legally conforming residential units located in commercial zones (C-T, R-C, N-C).
Permit or registration
  • A short-term rental (STR) permit and a business license are required.
    § 17.06.184.5 · code text
    Short-term rental (STR) permit” means an application document prepared by the city and approved by the city manager, which is required for the approval of either residential or commercial short-term rental.
Primary residence
  • No. The home does not have to be the owner's primary residence.
    Applies: With a commercial short-term rental permit. A residential short-term rental must be the owner's primary residence.
    § 17.06.184.5 · code text
    The structure, or any portion of the structure, is not required to serve as the property owner or owners' primary residence and the entirety of the residence may be utilized as a short-term rental.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I rent out my home short-term in Fortuna?

Fortuna's code: Yes, short-term rentals are allowed. (In residential zones (R-1-6, R-1-10, RE-20, RE-43) and legally conforming residential units in the C-T, R-C and N-C commercial zones.) (§ 17.06.184.5); A short-term rental (STR) permit and a business license are required. (§ 17.06.184.5).

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