Lincoln ADUs (LMC Chapter 18.37) cannot be rented for terms shorter than 30 days. This statewide prohibition on ADU short-term rentals is mandated by Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6).
California Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6) bars all ADUs (statewide) from being rented for periods of less than 30 days. Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 18.37, which conforms to state law, applies this restriction. ADUs cannot be listed on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar short-term rental platforms for stays under 30 days. The 30-day minimum applies regardless of whether Lincoln's separate STR/transient occupancy regulations would otherwise permit short-term rental of the primary dwelling. ADUs may be rented long-term (30+ days) without owner-occupancy restrictions for units permitted between Jan 1, 2020 and Jan 1, 2025 per Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(2).
Renting an ADU as a short-term rental violates state law and any local STR ordinance. Enforcement includes administrative citations under LMC §1.20, code enforcement abatement, and potential daily fines. Repeated violations may result in revocation of any associated business license. Transient occupancy taxes may also be owed under LMC Title 5.
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