STR Investment Grade
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VHR permit cap; restrictions in residential neighborhoods
South Lake Tahoe has a cap on vacation home rental permits. Measure T ban was struck down but city maintains strict permitting.
2. What permits or licenses are required?
3. Are there owner-occupancy requirements?
4. Any caps on rental nights per year or number of permits?
Why South Lake Tahoe?
Mountain MarketWhat drives short-term rental demand here
Ski season and summer hiking create year-round demand for mountain retreats and cabin stays.
Healthy supply-demand ratio means room for new listings without oversaturation concerns.
Will This Deal Work?
This market has STR regulations to be aware of. Many hosts operate successfully with proper permits. Research local ordinances before committing.
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Apply NowSouth Lake Tahoe, California is rated C for Airbnb investment with a score of 49/100 (CAUTION). The market has an average daily rate (ADR) of $385, 62% occupancy, and estimated monthly STR revenue of $7,161. Median home value is $634,277 with a cash-on-cash return of 10.5%. STR regulation status: Regulated. Data powered by Edge by Teeco using estimated market data.