Based on a recent Q & A with one of our coastal supporters – they were told by the county that the VR license fees are as follows:
The license fee(s) details are as follows:
1162 Vacation Rental Noticing ………………………… $ 205.00
Once the license is approved -we notice to the neighbors. Each year that you renew, we will notify the neighbors within 300ft of the vacation rental parcel:
Sec. 4-206. – Neighbor notification.
Following license approval or renewal, at the licensee’s expense, the County will mail notice of license issuance to each property and property owner within three hundred (300) feet of the vacation rental. The notice will include a copy of the license and contact information for the certified property manager. https://library.municode.com/ca/sonoma_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH4AMBURE_ARTVIIIVARELI_S4-206NENO
1163 Vacation Rental Annual Monitoring ………………………… $ 383.00
The monitoring fee is for enforcement of the vacation rental rules and regulations.
Sec. 4-210. – Fees.
The board of supervisors will establish a schedule of fees for services provided under this section. Services subject to fees may include, but are not limited to, licensing, license renewal, monitoring, and enforcement. Fees may be changed from time to time by a resolution of the board of supervisors. https://library.municode.com/ca/sonoma_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH4AMBURE_ARTVIIIVARELI_S4-210FE
Thanks to JJ for sharing the information!