Outdoor Noise Monitoring Program

$150 fee credit at time of application or renewal by installing Outdoor Monitoring System

On June 28, 2022, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a one-time $150 fee credit to be applied towards the cost of a short-term rental permit fee, when an approved outdoor sound monitoring system is purchased and installed at a short-term rental property.  This fee credit is applied at time of application or renewal for your short-term rental property. This program is effective July 28, 2022

It is unlawful for any owner, renter, occupant, or guest located at a STR to make or allow to be made, any loud, excessive, or intrusive noise that disturbs the peace or that causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivities in the area. Such noises may include, but are not limited to, shouting, loud laughter, whistling, singing, playing a musical instrument, playing loud music or noise from sound making or sound amplifying devices, and barking dogs. § 84.28.070(h)

Remember, it is not the responsibility of the neighbors to monitor short term rental properties for compliance. BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR. This is a great way for owners and property managers to proactively monitor their properties remotely to maintain the peace and tranquility of the neighborhood. The approved systems are easy to install and can be set-up in less than 30 minutes.

The system will alert owners/property managers via text when the noise level is exceeding the limit that may cause a neighbor to be disturbed. Considering the cost of one noise violation, why wait?

4 steps to get your $150 fee credit

1. Purchase Outdoor Monitoring System: Purchase and install one of these approved systems.  Additional vendors will be added to the list as their product offering expands. You must purchase at least one outdoor noise monitor.
   • NoiseAware (Get 50% off Outdoor Noise Monitoring System in addition to the $150 fee credit)
   • Minut (get 2 months off a new subscription in addition to the $150 fee credit)
2. Permit Application: At time of your initial application, simply upload a copy of your paid receipt for an approved sound monitoring system, a screen shot of your Noise Monitoring Dashboard, and a photo showing your installed outdoor monitoring system at the short-term rental property.
3. Permit Renewal: Prior to expiration of your permit, you will be notified via our EZ Online Permitting system to renew your license online. Simply upload a copy of your paid receipt for an approved sound monitoring system, a screen shot of your Noise Monitoring Dashboard, and a photo showing your installed outdoor monitoring system at the short-term rental property during the online renewal process.
4. Proof of Outdoor Sound Monitoring System: In addition to a copy of your receipt and dashboard screenshot, a photo showing your installed outdoor monitoring system at the short-term rental property must be provided prior to issuance of the fee credit.