Who must complete the Short-Term Rental Registration Form?

Anyone operating a short-term rental in a Mill Valley residential district must register annually and complete this form before the rental’s first date of operation.

What information does the form request?

It requests the project address, rental type, maximum occupancy, guest parking spaces, emergency contact information, fee selections, and applicant and owner details and signatures.

How do I submit the Short-Term Rental Registration Form?

Return the completed form and $50 registration fee to the Planning Department at 26 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941. Pay the business license fee online through OpenGov Permitting and Licensing.

Do I need a notary for the Short-Term Rental Registration Form?

No. The applicant and owner, if different, sign and date the form; it does not mention a notarized attachment or related step.

Mill Valley, CA · Marin County

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Short-Term Rental Registration Form

Mill Valley requires people operating short-term rentals in residential districts to complete this form annually and register before the rental’s first date of operation.

What this form is

This form registers a short-term rental in Mill Valley and is required annually for anyone operating one in a residential district; hosts must register before the first date of operation. It asks for the property address, rental type, maximum occupancy, guest parking, emergency contact details, fee selections, and applicant and owner information, along with signatures agreeing to the terms.

Who needs it

Anyone operating a short-term rental in a Mill Valley residential district must complete this form before starting and renew the registration annually.

How to submit it

Return the completed form and $50 registration fee to the City of Mill Valley Planning Department at 26 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941. The business license fee is paid online through OpenGov Permitting and Licensing.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; the applicant and owner, if different, sign and date it, and no notarized attachment or related step is mentioned.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Short-Term Rental Registration Form.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the project address, rental type, occupancy, parking, emergency contact, fee selections, and applicant and owner details.
3
Prepare The Fees
Include the $50 registration fee with the form; pay the business license fee online through OpenGov Permitting and Licensing.
4
Submit To The Planning Department
Return the form and $50 fee to the Mill Valley Planning Department at 26 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941.

Frequently asked questions

Who must complete the Short-Term Rental Registration Form?: Anyone operating a short-term rental in a Mill Valley residential district must register annually and complete this form before the rental’s first date of operation.
What information does the form request?: It requests the project address, rental type, maximum occupancy, guest parking spaces, emergency contact information, fee selections, and applicant and owner details and signatures.
How do I submit the Short-Term Rental Registration Form?: Return the completed form and $50 registration fee to the Planning Department at 26 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941. Pay the business license fee online through OpenGov Permitting and Licensing.
Do I need a notary for the Short-Term Rental Registration Form?: No. The applicant and owner, if different, sign and date the form; it does not mention a notarized attachment or related step.

Need something notarized?

This Short-Term Rental Registration Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mill Valley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.