Coronado Short-Term Rental Regulations

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Permit & Licensing

Coronado does not require a specific STR permit at this time. Check with local government for any zoning or business license requirements.

Tax Obligations

Combined rate: 10% of gross rental income.

Collection: Operator collects the TOT from the transient at the same time rent is collected, states it separately from rent, issues a receipt, and remits it to the City Treasurer.

Filing: Monthly — operators must file a return and remit the tax to the City Treasurer on or before the last day of the month, unless the City Treasurer establishes a shorter reporting period.

Rental Limits

Coronado does not impose an annual cap on the number of nights you can rent.

Zoning & Restrictions

Transient rentals (stays of 25 consecutive days or less) are prohibited in all Residential Zones citywide. The only exceptions are dwelling/habitable units within R-4 Zone motels, or lodging houses within the “P” Overlay Zone, which may be used as transient rentals.

Insurance & Safety

Insurance

Coronado does not require short-term rental operators to carry specific insurance. Standard homeowner policies often exclude short-term rental activity, so many hosts obtain dedicated short-term rental or landlord liability coverage.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Municipal Code violations (including the Residential Zone transient-rental ban) are enforced through Code Enforcement administrative citations: fines of $100 for a first violation, $200 for a second violation within the same year, and $500 for each additional violation in the same year, per code section. The City also operates a dedicated Short Term Rental Monitoring Hotline for reports.

Compliance Checklist

Follow these steps to legally operate a short-term rental in Coronado:

1. Register for tax accounts. Set up lodging tax accounts with City of Coronado — City Treasurer.
2. Collect and remit taxes. 10% on all bookings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a permit to run an Airbnb in Coronado?

Coronado does not require a dedicated short-term rental permit, but you must still register for and remit applicable lodging taxes. Confirm local zoning rules still allow short-term rentals at your property before listing.

Does Coronado require a short-term rental to be your primary residence?

No. Coronado does not impose a primary-residence requirement, so non-owner-occupied rentals are allowed.

How many days a year can you short-term rent in Coronado?

Coronado does not cap the number of nights per year you can short-term rent, though permitting, zoning, and occupancy rules still apply.

What taxes do you pay on a short-term rental in Coronado?

Short-term rental stays in Coronado are subject to a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). The host is responsible for collecting and remitting it.