Let's make sure you have everything you need to apply for your Short-Term Rental (STR) inspection.
1) Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Certificate
You must hold a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Certificate to use your property as a short-term rental. This Certificate does not need to be renewed. To apply for a TOT certificate please use this link and scroll down to TOT application. If you have any questions please contact the tax collectors office at (209) 533-5544Done Editin
2) STR Fire and Life Safety Inspection
Beginning 1/19/2024, all STR applicants will be required to have passed a fire and life safety inspection in order to operate or use a short-term rental in the unincorporated area of Tuolumne County. Please see below for details and our "Fire Inspection Information" tab (below) to find out details on cost and scheduling for your STR.
- After you submit your STR Fire inspection application, a Fire Prevention inspector will reach out to you to help you schedule and pay for your required Fire And Life Safety inspection. To prepare for the inspection, please review the (Fire and Life Safety Inspection Requirements and Guidelines.) This inspection is good for 2 years.
- IMPORTANT : The STR application must be submitted by the homeowner at the time of scheduling in order to confirm and proceed with the inspection.
3) Local Contact Person
"Local contact person" means an individual who is personally available by telephone on a twenty-four (24)-hour basis and who maintains the ability to be onsite within sixty (60) minutes and who has access and authority to assume management of the unit. An agent or professional property management company that meets the availability requirements can serve as the local contact person.
4) Payment Fee
There is a Short-Term Rental Application fee of $300. You will have the option to pay with credit card or check.
Ok, now you're ready to apply for your STR inspection. Please follow this link to the online STR application: Apply for your STR fire Inspection here!
