Kings Beach, California Short-Term Rental Market
Permit capped North Lake Tahoe STRs averaged $471 ADR, 40.8% occupancy and $5,254 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Kings Beach, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Lake Tahoe market area is 41%. average monthly revenue in the Lake Tahoe market area is $5,254. average daily rate in the Lake Tahoe market area is $471. the top operator in the Lake Tahoe market area is Vacasa with 1,004 listings. market score is 44/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Lake Tahoe regional market, which includes Kings Beach. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Kings Beach.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Kings Beach sits on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in eastern Placer County, and its short term rental metrics are tracked at the submarket level. The figures on this page describe the North Lake Tahoe STR market, a shared series that covers Kings Beach and nearby Carnelian Bay, rather than Kings Beach alone. In September 2026, the North Lake Tahoe STR market averaged an ADR of $471 and occupancy of 40.8%, producing average monthly revenue of $5,254 per listing. Entire place rentals averaged $481 per night, while the luxury tier reached $1,057 and professionally managed listings reached $546.
Year over year, occupancy rose 11.5%, ADR rose 7.1%, and revenue rose 9.9%. September is a shoulder month, so these gains start from a seasonally soft base. For the first nine months of 2026, occupancy has averaged 48.2% at an ADR of $506 and monthly revenue of $6,579, compared with 47.2%, $475 and $5,991 across all of 2025.
Booking behavior shows a 58.7 day average lead time and a 3.5 night average stay. Guests plan well ahead, which fits a drive market destination built around summer beach days and winter skiing at Northstar California.
Bedroom, channel, and listing type counts and the top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Kings Beach, so this profile omits them.
Local context matters for demand. Kings Beach State Recreation Area anchors the summer season, while the Hwy 267 corridor to Northstar supports winter travel. The town has a population of 3,563, and a large share of dwellings are used as vacation or second homes. Regulation is the main structural factor: Placer County caps non owner occupied permits at 3,900 countywide, and the regulatory section below explains how that cap affects new entrants.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 48% |
| Feb | 56% |
| Mar | 44% |
| Apr | 33% |
| May | 40% |
| Jun | 61% |
| Jul | 70% |
| Aug | 58% |
| Sep | 40% |
| Oct | 31% |
| Nov | 38% |
| Dec | 55% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Lake Tahoe market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Lake Tahoe market as a whole, which includes Kings Beach, so these counts are not Kings Beach-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacasa | 1,004 | 34,496 | ★ 4.40 |
| 2 | Tahoe Getaways | 356 | 10,146 | ★ 4.72 |
| 3 | Evolve | 218 | 11,544 | ★ 4.65 |
| 4 | Grand Welcome | 178 | 8,667 | ★ 4.54 |
| 5 | Tahoe Vacation Rentals | 177 | 4,628 | ★ 4.61 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Kings Beach?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 27.9% |
| vrbo | 10% |
| both | 62.2% |
Home Value Trends (Kings Beach)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short term rentals are permitted in Kings Beach, but the area is strictly enforced and capped. Kings Beach is unincorporated, so rentals fall under Placer County Article 9.42 of the County Code, which applies to eastern Placer County including the Tahoe Basin.
Every operator needs an annual Placer County Short Term Rental Permit and a Transient Occupancy Tax certificate before advertising or renting for 30 days or fewer. The new application fee is about $326, and the permit renews annually. Properties must also pass an exterior Defensible Space inspection, and in the North Tahoe Fire district a county conducted interior Fire Life Safety inspection costs about $507. Permits without current passing inspections can be suspended.
The key limit is the cap. Non owner occupied residential permits are capped at 3,900 countywide. Once the cap is reached, new non owner occupied units face a 30 night minimum stay. Owner occupied rentals are exempt from the cap, and no primary residence or owner occupancy requirement applies otherwise. No annual night limit is published.
Lodging is taxed at 10%, made up of 8% countywide plus a 2% North Lake Tahoe add on, and a small tourism district assessment may also apply. Operating rules cover on property parking, occupancy limits, noise, bear proof trash handling, and a ban on weddings and large events without a special permit. Enforcement includes a 24/7 complaint hotline, a local contact who must resolve violations within one hour, and fines starting at $1,500 for a first violation.
Placer County amended the ordinance in 2024, clarifying the 30 night minimum after the cap and refining inspection, occupancy, and enforcement provisions.
Market Comparison
The North Lake Tahoe STR market is a high rate, lower occupancy market. September 2026 occupancy was 40.8%, and the year to date 2026 occupancy is 48.2%.
Rate is where the market stands out. The September ADR is $471 and the 2026 year to date ADR is $506. Entire place listings average $481 and luxury listings $1,057.
The tradeoff is seasonality and cost. Occupancy ranges from 30.9% in October to 69.9% in July, so annual results depend on a handful of strong months. The typical home value of $857,208 and a county permit cap add barriers that many markets do not have. Investors who accept those constraints are paid in rate: revenue of $5,254 per month in September is up 9.9% from a year earlier despite the soft shoulder month.
These figures describe the North Lake Tahoe STR market. Operator rankings are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Kings Beach, so this profile omits them.
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