This tool covers properties within City of South Lake Tahoe jurisdiction.
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Property
What type of property are you renting out?
Single-family home
House, cabin, chalet
Condo or townhouse
Unit in a shared building
Multi-family unit
Duplex, triplex, apartment
ADU / Guest house
Accessory dwelling unit
Other / not sure
Something else entirely
Location
Where is your property located?
Tourist Core
Stateline and commercial corridors — primarily commercial and tourism land
Outside TC — Residential
Residential neighborhoods outside the Tourist Core. Subject to stricter operational requirements: indoor/outdoor monitoring, 24/7 property-manager response, defensible-space inspection, and 2-per-bedroom occupancy limits.
Outside TC — Commercial / Recreational
Commercial and recreational areas outside the Tourist Core (not residential neighborhoods). Under Ordinance 2026 (effective April 23, 2026), these VHRs follow Tourist Core Area Plan rules — no indoor monitoring, no 24/7 property-manager requirement, no defensible-space inspection, and Tourist Core occupancy limits apply.
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Permit
What's your current permit situation?
I have an active permit
Currently valid
My permit expired or lapsed
Previously permitted
First time applying
New to VHR permitting
Not sure
I'll find out
Details
A few quick details about your property
Bedrooms (0 for studio)
2
Paved parking spaces
2
Parking affects occupancy limits in some zones (Outside TC — Residential).