New Regulations for Vacation Home Rentals
As of January 1st 2019, residences that are located in the unincorporated portion of El Dorado County and residences rented “for the purpose of overnight lodging for a period of not less than one night and not more than 30 days, be registered with El Dorado County as a “Vacation Home Rental”. See section 5.56.010 of the El Dorado Code of Ordinances:
The county sets very specific requirements for what qualifies as Vacation Home Rental and requires that a “Local Certified Contact’ be listed on the VHR permit to be available to respond to complaints or emergencies 24/7. You may review the requirements for Vacation Home Rentals, located in the unincorporated areas of El Dorado County at the following link:
https://www.edcgov.us/Government/planning/vhr/Pages/El-Dorado-County-Vacation-Home-Rentals.aspx .
Greenstone Real Estate Services has been certified by El Dorado County as a “Certified Local Contact” and as such, can assist you with the management of your vacation home rental in El Dorado County.
Greenstone Real Estate Services is:
*Licensed as a California State Real Estate Broker
*Insured
*Bonded
We can also assist you with the following services/activities that are required for all Vacation Home Rentals:
- VHR Application preparation and submittal process and Business License: https://www.edcgov.us/Government/planning/vhr-application-form
- Preparation of approved rental agreement
- Perform all required inspections including compliance with all Fire and Life Safety Measures and filing of associated checklist: The following link will take you to the county VHR checklist page: https://www.edcgov.us/Government/planning/vhr/Documents/VHR%20Inspecton%20Checklist%20Fillable.pdf
- Obtain and install all required interior and exterior signage per county requirements: https://library.municode.com/ca/el_dorado_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTAGECOOR_TIT5BUTALIRE_CH5.56VAHORE_S5.56.100INSINORE
- Manage your Vacation Home Rental and respond to all property inquires and complaints as mandated by El Dorado County.
Remember that Penalties for non-compliance with the El Dorado County Vacation Rental Management rules and regulations can result in the following penalties for owners. Let Greenstone Real Estate Services help you avoid costly and problematic violations and complaints associated with the management of your Vacation Home Rental :
