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Monterey County is developing an ordinance that will affect all unincorporated areas. To learn more, go to: Monterey County Regulation
For years Pacific Grove has permitted short-term rentals with limits on the number and density. But the passage of Measure M in November 2018 will eliminate all short-term rentals except those in the narrow coastal zone and in commercially zoned areas. See Regulation by Local Cities
If your STR is in another city, you will want to learn the status in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the City of Monterey, Seaside, Del Rey Oaks, Marina and Salinas.
Short-term rentals are often blamed for impacting affordable housing. See analysis of both Monterey County and Pacific Grove concluding this is NOT the case. See Short-Term Rentals Do NOT Impact Affordable Housing
Coastal lodging is unaffordable to many people. Short-term rentals provide a solution. See Short-Term Rentals Provide Affordable Coastal Visitor Lodging
Monterey County "interprets" its current code to prohibit short-term rentals in the coastal zone. A coastal property owner challenged this in court. Read Lewis v. Monterey County Lawsuit
If your STR is on a private road in Monterey County, you will want to read about the Proof of Access ordinance.

Monterey County Vacation Rental Alliance