San Clemente, CA · Orange County

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STLU Operating License Application

San Clemente property owners or applicants use this application to request an operating license for a short-term lodging unit, including a qualifying apartment rental unit.

What this form is

San Clemente requires an STLU Operating License for each short-term lodging unit, including each unit in a short-term apartment rental other than a hotel. The application asks for property, owner, manager, unit, parking, permit, HOA, and advertising details. It also lists the $105 fee, supporting documents, license conditions, and the owner or property manager’s signed declaration.

Who needs it

An owner or applicant seeking to operate a short-term lodging unit, including a qualifying unit in a short-term apartment rental, should file this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application with the $105 fee and required documents to the Community Development Department, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California 92673.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the STLU Operating License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in applicable property, contact, unit, parking, permit, HOA, and advertising information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include the site plan, parking diagram or photograph, seasonal fee schedule, and HOA approval if applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application, $105 fee, and required documents to the Community Development Department at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the STLU Operating License Application?
An owner or applicant seeking a San Clemente short-term lodging unit operating license uses this application. It covers each unit, including units in a short-term apartment rental other than a hotel.
What must accompany the application?
The application lists a $105 fee, a site plan, a parking diagram or photograph, and a fee schedule showing seasonal rates. If the property is governed by an HOA, written HOA approval is also required.
Do I need a notary for the STLU Operating License Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How do I submit the STLU Operating License Application?
Submit the completed application with the $105 fee and required documents to the Community Development Department at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California 92673.

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This STLU Operating License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Clemente form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.