Permits and rulesPlacer County
Short-term rental rules in Kings Beach, Tahoe City and Placer County
Eastern Placer County caps standard short-term rental permits at 3,900. A permit ends when the home sells, so a listing that advertises one is telling you the house can qualify, not that the permit comes with it.
Covers Kings Beach, Tahoe City and eastern Placer County. Last checked: August 25, 2026.
A capped county permit
The cap of 3,900 took effect March 31, 2022. Owner-occupied rentals sit outside the cap but still need a permit.
A permit does not survive a sale
Permits are non-transferable and end at close of escrow. The buyer applies from scratch against whatever room is left under the cap.
Occupancy tax
Transient occupancy tax is 10% on the eastern slope, and a tourism business improvement district adds to it by zone. You need a tax certificate before you apply for the permit.
Common questions
Does a Placer County short-term rental permit transfer to a buyer?
No. Placer County permits are non-transferable and end at close of escrow, so the buyer applies from scratch against whatever room is left under the cap of 3,900.
Official sources
- Placer County short-term rental program
- Placer County permit data
- Placer County transient occupancy tax
Where to go next
- Property management in Kings Beach
- Property management in Tahoe City
- Our full guide to the Placer County permit
This is a plain summary, not legal advice, and rules change. Confirm your own parcel with the agency. Questions about a home you own? Call Duvoire Property Management at (775) 200-1742.