Berkeley, Kalifornien, USA
When deciding whether to become an Airbnb host, it is important for you to understand the laws in your region or city. As a platform and online marketplace we do not provide legal advice, but we want to provide resources that may help you better understand applicable laws and regulations. This list is not exhaustive, but it may give you a good start in understanding your local laws. If you have questions, visit the short-term rental homepage or other government agencies directly, or consult a local lawyer or tax professional.
Actions a host needs to take
Step 1 - Determine if you are eligible to host a short-term rental
- To use a unit as a short-term rental, it must be:
- your primary residence
- approved by the property owner if you are a tenant
- covered by liability insurance of $1,000,000 (your rental platform may provide this coverage)
- located in one of the following zones: R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-2A, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-S, R-SMU, C-C, C-U, C-NS, C-SA, C-T, C-DMU, C-W, MUR - Including any of these zones within the Hillside (H) overlay (use our parcel information lookup tool to learn what zone you are in)
Step 2 - Gather information required to apply for your permit
- Documentation required for permit application can be found here.
Step 3 - Submit application for short-term rental permit
- You can apply for a short term rental permit here.
If you have questions about the process you can call or email the Planning Division at str@berkeleyca.gov or (510) 981-7410.
Relevant information for hosts
Taxes
Airbnb collects and remits transient occupancy taxes on guests in the City of Berkeley. Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in the City of Berkeley, California will pay the following tax as part of their reservation: Transient Occupancy Tax: 12% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, for reservations 29 nights and shorter. For detailed information, please visit the City of Berkeley Transient Occupancy Tax website.
If you have questions about the transient occupancy tax you can contact the Finance Department Revenue Development Division by email at revdev@berkeleyca.gov or by phone at (510) 981-7318.
Other resources to help you host
Airbnb Resource Center to help you become your best host
You can contact your local government at (510) 981-7410
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