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Is short-term rental allowed in Clovis?
Yes, as a permitted home occupation. The Clovis Municipal Code lists short-term rentals as an allowed home occupation (Section 9.58.040), so an owner needs a home occupation permit from the city. Clovis defines a short-term rental as the owner renting a dwelling, or part of one, for less than 30 consecutive calendar days.
This page covers the City of Clovis only. Fresno and unincorporated Fresno County have their own rules.
The rules at a glance
| Short-term rental means | The owner renting a dwelling, or part of one, for less than 30 consecutive calendar days. Hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and timeshares are excluded. |
|---|---|
| Permit | Home occupation permit (Municipal Code Chapter 9.58). Section 9.58.065 sets operating standards for short-term rentals. |
| Owner duties | The owner must make sure the rental complies with all applicable laws, obtain all required permits and pay all applicable fees |
Fees
- Small Home Occupation Permit: $156.
- Large Home Occupation Permit: $283.
From the Planning Division Fee Schedule effective July 6, 2026. The schedule doesn't say which permit size applies to a short-term rental. Ask the Planning Division.
Lodging tax and tourism assessment
Clovis charges a 12% transient occupancy tax (TOT) on stays of 30 consecutive days or less. The city says the gross rent the tax applies to includes the room rate and other charges directly associated with the room. The Fresno/Clovis Tourism Business Improvement District (FCTBID) covers all lodging businesses, including all short-term rentals. Its Management District Plan (December 18, 2025) sets a 10-year term beginning January 1, 2026, or as soon as possible after. The assessment is 2% of gross short-term room rental revenue in years 1 and 2, 2.5% in years 3 to 6, and 3% in years 7 to 10.
What this means for your numbers
Clovis allows short-term rentals with a home occupation permit, so the comparison comes down to income against costs. Our Rental Strategy Comparison shows a long-term lease and a short-term rental side by side for your address, with the city's lodging tax and rental rules looked up for each order. In a city with a minimum stay, the short-term column is based on that minimum.
Compare long-term and short-term for your home, $39
Official sources
- City of Clovis: Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
- Clovis Municipal Code (eCode360), Chapter 9.58 Home Occupation Permits
- City of Clovis Planning Division Fee Schedule (effective July 6, 2026)
- Fresno/Clovis TBID Management District Plan (December 18, 2025)
Last checked: October 17, 2026. Rules and fees change. Confirm with the City of Clovis Planning Division and Finance Department, and with any HOA or lease, before you list. General information, not legal advice.