Short-term rental ordinance clarifications
Summary
The county tightened its 2018 short-term rental rules after finding owners advertising fake 31-day rentals with easy cancellation to dodge transient occupancy tax and permit fees. New rules add minimum stay requirements, refund restrictions, advertising limits, and record-keeping.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Protects the county's transient occupancy tax, permit fee, and business license revenue.
County taxpayers and neighborhoods affected by mislabeled rentals.
Short-term rental operators who previously skirted the 31-day rule.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors - Oct 6, 2026
The county tightened its 2018 short-term rental rules after finding owners advertising fake 31-day rentals with easy cancellation to dodge transient occupancy tax and permit fees. New rules add minimum stay requirements, refund restrictions, advertising limits, and record-keeping.
Airport Land Use Commission - May 14, 2026
Solano County's new short-term rental ordinance had to be checked against the airport compatibility plans. The Commission found no conflicts, keeping the county's rules and airport safety zones aligned.
Planning Commission — April 16, 2026
The county is cleaning up its short-term rental rules — fixing typos and tightening definitions, including a new definition of "lodging." It goes to the Board of Supervisors next.
Related development
Zone Text Amendment ZT-25-04 (sign regulations)
Protects transient occupancy tax and permit revenue while keeping neighborhoods from mislabeled quasi-hotels.
Solano County Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Short-term rental rules in unincorporated county areas can proceed without touching airport safety zones.
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