Short-Term Rental applications for permits are currently accepted for dwellings located in the Mountain and Desert areas of San Bernardino County. Find 78 flexible and convenient short-term apartments for rent in San Bernardino.This application is required in order to rent your home out on a short-term basis (less than 30 days). STR permits are required for private homes in the mountain and desert areas of unincorporated San Bernardino County that are rented for 30 days or less279. Apply for a Short Term Rental Application on EZ Online Permitting (EZOP). Leases often have various durations, commonly 12 months. Some landlords may offer shorter or longer leases, so know your needs. Since it costs landlords time and money to find and screen new tenants, short-term apartments often cost more than long-term leases. Plus, some include the cost of utilities in the rent price, so you wouldn't have as many bills and paperwork to deal with. A tenant may operate a Short-Term Rental with written authorization from the property owner.