Short Term Rentals

Apply ONLINE for for Short Term Rental License 

Have a complaint about a short term rental?  CLICK HERE or call 831-887-0551.

Here's a checklist of items you need to apply for a Seaside Short Term Rental License

  • Completed application (See above under "Forms") 
  • Short Term Rental application fee of $261 for each site per the City of Seaside Fee Schedule
  • Signed Affadavit indicating all information submitted is correct under penalty of perjury -included on the form (be sure to sign it) 
  • Evidence that you have been operating the subject property as a short term rental prior to April 10, 2018
  • Good Neighbor Brochure template (see above-must be customized for your location) 
  • City of Seaside Business License (see link above to apply online) 
  • Remember, all short term rentals must follow the City of Seaside's Noise ordinance 9.12.  

Forms

  1. Letter explaining the process to apply with paper forms
  2. Seaside Business License Application
  3. Short Term Rental Application form-to submit to City Hall
  4. STR Inspection Form
  5. Transient Occupancy Tax-STR (PDF) Calculation and Submittal Form

Need to pay your TOT for your Short Term Rental?

CLICK HERE to make your payment using PayPal

You can also make your payment in person or send your check to Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt, Seaside, CA 93955

Seaside Short Term Rental Ordinances

  1. Ord 1053 Short Term Rental Chapter 17
  2. Ord 1054 Short Term Rentals Chapter 3.24

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Short Term Rentals FAQ 7-19-18

Good Neighbor Information Template

  1. STR good neighbor

Seaside offers many dining options 

  1. Dining Guide section 1
  2. Dining Guide section 2
  3. Dining Guide section 3
  4. Dining guide section 4