Short-term rental rules divide Mendocino County residents, supervisors

MENDOCINO CO., 2/23/26 — As short-term rentals spread through parts of Mendocino County, some residents say the residential character of their communities has been replaced by a stream of visitors, late-night noise and dangerous situations in areas with no cell phone service.

“We have a right to enjoy our homes and not have dogs bark all night or thumping music that rattles the windows,” said Fort Bragg resident Jenny Shattuck, who said many of the properties near her have become short-term rentals.