Having Finally Gotten Its Act Together on Short-Term Rentals, the County is Now Accepting Permit Applications from Existing Operators in Unincorporated Humboldt
Short-term rental (STR) operators in inland areas of unincorporated Humboldt County can now apply for STR permits.
On March 5, 2024, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors adopted the Short-Term Rental Ordinance requiring short-term rental operators to obtain permits for their STRs.
Existing operators have until Monday, June 3 to apply for a STR permit to receive exceptions from both neighborhood concentration and the Cap. Neighborhood concentration and the Cap regulate the maximum amount of STRs allowed within specific areas of the county. Applications received after June 3 will be treated as new operations subject to these regulations.
STR permits are not yet open for operators in the coastal zone as the Coastal Short-Term Rental Ordinance is awaiting certification from the California Coastal Commission.
Permit applications will be accepted via the county’s online permit processing system, known as the Accela Citizen Access Customer Portal. To learn more on how to use Accela and find support resources on how to apply for a short-term rental planning permit, please visit the county’s Online Permit Management webpage.
Planning & Building Department staff are available at the department’s front counter, located at 3015 H St. in Eureka, to help community members who require additional assistance or who are unable to submit their permit applications online. There is a publicly accessible computer terminal in the lobby for customers to submit their applications, if needed.
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