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West Sacramento's Short-Term Rentals: The Rules That Matter

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

Every city handles short-term rentals a little differently. In West Sacramento, California, there are 2 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Taxes & Fees

Short-term rental hosts in the City of West Sacramento, Yolo County must collect and remit a 12% transient occupancy tax on stays of 30 consecutive days or less, under Chapter 3.28.

Key details: Tax rate: 12% of rent charged. Covers stays: 30 consecutive days or less. Registration: Required before renting, annually. Administrator: City Clerk (tax administrator).

Late remittance draws a 10% penalty, a further 10% if still unpaid after 30 more days, 25% for fraud, plus 1% monthly interest on unpaid tax, per §3.28.080.

Short-Term Rental Permits

The City of West Sacramento, Yolo County lists short-term rentals as a permitted use in all six residential zones and most commercial zones, with no separate use permit, registration, or conditional-use approval required under Title 17.

Key details: Residential zones: Permitted 'P' in all 6 residential zones. Commercial zones: Permitted in CBD, C, MU-NC, MU-C, WF. Use permit: No use-permit or CUP required. Business license: Standard business license still required. Tax: 12% Transient Occupancy Tax applies.

The code sets no dedicated short-term-rental penalty, but operating without the citywide business license under Chapter 5.04, or without collecting and remitting the 12% Transient Occupancy Tax under Chapter 3.28, exposes operators to license revocation and delinquency penalties.

The rules around short-term rental permits in West Sacramento lean permissive, but that does not mean anything goes.

The Bottom Line

West Sacramento's short-term rentals rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming West Sacramento is broadly strict or permissive.

These rules come from West Sacramento's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.