PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — New regulations for short term vacation rentals in eastern Placer County took effect Wednesday with the arrival of the new year.
Placer County leaders said they tried striking a balance between supporting the rental economy and respecting the peace and quiet of people who live here.
An ordinance establishes a new system requiring property owners to purchase a permit in order to rent out their home. It also sets quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. and sets a maximum occupancy number for overnight guests. Violations will come with fines.
Fire safety is also addressed in the ordinance. Outdoor wood-burning fires and charcoal grills are no longer allowed at vacation rentals. A safety inspection is required by a local fire district every three years.
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Most of Placer County’s rental properties are in the North Lake Tahoe are these new rules apply only to vacation rentals at 5,000 feet and higher elevation.
The new permits would not be required for more traditional lodging such as hotels, timeshares, or homes within resorts that are managed through a resort management company.
For more specifics on the program visit Placer County's website at https://www.placer.ca.gov/6109/Short-Term-Rental-Program
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