South Lake Tahoe, CA · El Dorado County
Hosted Rental Application
This application collects property, owner, tenant, and rental details for people seeking a City of South Lake Tahoe hosted rental permit, and includes an affidavit of principal place of residence.
- California-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to provide property and contact information, describe the hosted rental, acknowledge performance standards, and document inspection checklist items. The city’s submittal table says a homeowner applicant must include a property owner tax exemption or notarized affidavit of principal place of residence; a long-term tenant applicant must include a minimum two-year lease and that notarized affidavit. The packet also says permits must be renewed annually.
Who needs it
Property owners or qualifying long-term tenants applying for a South Lake Tahoe hosted rental permit may need to submit this application and the applicable supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The attached Affidavit of Principal Place of Residence has an all-purpose acknowledgment; the person attesting to the residence signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Hosted Rental Application and review the affidavit and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the applicable application fields and affidavit, but wait to sign the affidavit until the notary instructs you.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the affidavit during the video appointment.
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Submit to the City
Include the notarized affidavit and other applicable supporting documents with your application to the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from South Lake Tahoe. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Which part of the hosted rental application needs notarization?
- The packet says the Affidavit of Principal Place of Residence must be notarized when included as a supporting document. The attached certificate is an all-purpose acknowledgment.
- How do I get the residence affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video appointment as directed, and include the notarized affidavit with your application.
- Do I need to notarize the entire hosted rental application?
- The packet identifies the Affidavit of Principal Place of Residence as the document that must be notarized; it does not state that the entire application needs notarization. California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b).
- Does every applicant need the affidavit?
- The submittal table lists the affidavit for homeowner and long-term tenant hosted rental applications, alongside different supporting documents for each applicant type. Confirm with the city if unsure.