You are NOT allowed to rent your home during this period. Please be advised, the registration and inspection process can take 2-4 weeks to complete.

Click here to download the Rental Inspection Form. A second inspection can be scheduled by sending an email to. You will be emailed about scheduling your home inspection once your application is fully processed by staff. Please note: If you do not pass your first inspection, you will be given a set amount of time to complete any needed corrections. Once the City receives your initial application, you will be required to pass a home inspection.

You will be asked to type the address of your rental property, and the $550 fee should auto-populate.

Vacation Rental Registration Application: Click on the 'Community Services/Code' department, and select the payment item titled 'Transient Private Home Rental Application'.

Submit payment ($550 for the Vacation Rental Permit).

Click here to download the Friends and Family Form. Please email all completed forms in one email to. Additionally, if owners allow friends and family members to use the property without charging any fees (including cleaning fee), then a Friends and Family form should be submitted with the application or emailed to the address on the form. If ownership is under a trust, LLC, etc., documentation must be included to show all people involved with that entity. This can be a recorded deed or final closing statement from escrow. New owners are required to provide proof of ownership. Effective September 15, 2021, all applications must include proof of property insurance. This insurance coverage must show premises liability. Click here to download the Registration application.

Apply & Submit a Vacation Rental Program Registration Application.

Please feel free to contact the City of Big Bear Lake to verify the location of your property if needed. Homes located outside of this zip code must contact San Bernardino County to register.

Vacation rental must be located in Big Bear Lake jurisdiction (zip code 92315).

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