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Short-term rentals in Shasta Lake

Shasta Lake'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 Shasta Lake Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (extracted October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Shasta Lake's code says

Shasta Lake code What Shasta Lake's code adds
Allowed
  • Yes, with administrative approval.
    Applies: Hosted homestays and vacation rentals in a legal single-family home, in all zoning districts.
    § 17.88.275 · code text
    Such use is permitted within all zoning districts subject to obtaining an administrative approval from the development services director or designee.
Cap on rentals
  • No more than 1 home on a lot may be rented at any one time.
    § 17.88.275 · code text
    No more than one dwelling unit on a lot may be used at any one time for rental purposes.
  • At most 2 rooms may be rented at any time.
    Applies: Within a hosted homestay.
    § 17.88.275 · code text
    A maximum of two rooms may be available for rent at any time within a hosted homestay.
Permit or registration
  • A Short-Term Rental Permit with administrative approval is required.
    Applies: For hosted homestays and vacation rentals. The permit expires 12 months after issue unless renewed each year.
    § 17.88.275 · code text
    Such use is permitted within all zoning districts subject to obtaining an administrative approval from the development services director or designee.
  • A city business license is required, and transient occupancy taxes must be paid.
    Applies: For all short-term rentals.
    § 17.88.275 · code text
    A city business license shall be obtained, and transient occupancy taxes paid in accordance with chapter(s) 3.20 and 5.04 as applicable.
Primary residence
  • Yes. The owner, or a primary occupant with permission, must always live there when rooms are rented.
    Applies: For hosted homestays.
    § 17.88.275 · code text
    The property owner or the primary occupant with the written permission of the owner must always occupy the residence when rooms are being provided for rent within a hosted homestay.
  • No.
    Applies: For vacation rentals. The owner or primary occupant may or may not live in the home during the rental.
    § 17.88.275 · code text
    Vacation Rental. An entire dwelling unit where, for compensation, overnight accommodations are provided for a period of thirty (30) days or less, and the owner (or the primary occupant with the written permission of the owner) may or may not reside within the dwelling unit for the term of the rental.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I rent out my home short-term in Shasta Lake?

Shasta Lake's code: Yes, with administrative approval. (Hosted homestays and vacation rentals in a legal single-family home, in all zoning districts.) (§ 17.88.275); No more than 1 home on a lot may be rented at any one time. (§ 17.88.275).

General information, not legal advice.

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