Performance indicators for the Penn Valley short-term rental market based on reliable data.
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Generally Investor friendly
Short‑term rentals are explicitly permitted in Penn Valley under Nevada County rules, requiring only TOT registration at 10% and an annual BOE‑571‑STR personal property report, with no caps or zoning bans beyond standard restrictions (e.g., post‑2019 ADUs prohibited). Compliance is clear, fees are modest, and the county provides a supportive portal, keeping investor risk manageable.
Local STR Agent
STR specialist · Penn Valley, CA
Penn Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Nevada County, California. The population was 1,621 at the 2010 census, up from 1,387 at the 2000 census. The large Lake Wildwood master-planned community, although a separate CDP, has a Penn Valley postal address, and is sometimes considered part of the general Penn Valley community.