Primary-Residence-Only Rule
Lodi does not require an STR to be the operator's primary residence. Both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied (investor) STRs are allowed, subject only to the Home Occupation Permit and TOT registration.
Short-Term Rentals in Lodi, CA (2026)
11 verified short-term rentals rules for Lodi, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Permit Requirements
Lodi does not have a stand-alone short-term rental permit. Operators are treated as a Home Occupation under Lodi Municipal Code (LMC) §17.36.060 and must also register as a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) operator with the Finance Department.
Home Occupation Permit + TOT Registration — No Dedicated STR Permit
Few RestrictionsNoise Rules
Lodi enforces general Chapter 9.24 noise regulations against short-term rentals — quiet hours run 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., with the '50-foot audible' test for amplified sound on streets.
STR noise enforced under LMC Chapter 9.24 quiet hours
Some RestrictionsTaxes & Fees
Lodi imposes a 6% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on stays of 30 days or fewer, plus a 4.5% Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District (LTBID) assessment on lodging revenue. Operators must register with the Finance Department and file returns.
6% Transient Occupancy Tax plus 4.5% Tourism Assessment
Some RestrictionsParking Rules
Lodi has no STR-specific parking minimum, but the Home Occupation Permit (LMC §17.36.060) requires off-street residential parking to remain available, and citywide street-parking rules under LMC Title 10 apply to guests.
Off-street parking preserved under Home Occupation Permit
Some RestrictionsOccupancy Limits
Lodi has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance and therefore no STR-specific guest cap. Occupancy is limited only by the underlying California Building Code and Lodi's general residential zoning standards.
No STR-specific occupancy cap; building-code occupancy applies
Few RestrictionsCal. Health & Safety Code § 17920.3
17920.3. Any building or portion thereof, regardless of zoning designation or approved uses of the building, including any dwelling unit, guestroom or suite of rooms, or the premises on which the same is located, in which there exists any of the following listed conditions to an extent that endangers the life, limb, health, property, safety, or welfare of the occupants of the building, nearby r...
Insurance Requirements
Lodi does not require short-term rental operators to carry a city-specified minimum liability insurance policy or to file a certificate of insurance. Hosts rely on platform host-protection programs and private homeowner/landlord policies.
No city-mandated STR liability insurance
Few RestrictionsNight Caps
Lodi places no annual cap on the number of nights a property may be rented as a short-term rental. The 30-day TOT threshold is the only night-related boundary in the code.
No annual night cap on short-term rentals
Few RestrictionsRegistration Rules
Every Lodi STR operator must register with the Finance Department as a TOT 'operator' before accepting guests, collect 6% Transient Occupancy Tax plus a 4.5% Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District (LTBID) assessment, and file quarterly returns through the HdL portal.
TOT Operator Registration via HdL Portal — 6% Tax + 4.5% LTBID
Some RestrictionsHost Presence Rule
Lodi imposes no requirement that the host be on-site during a short-term rental stay. Unhosted whole-home rentals are permitted, and Lodi News (March 2024) confirmed that 'short-term rentals are not regulated in the city of Lodi' beyond nuisance enforcement.
No Host-Presence Requirement — Unhosted Whole-Home Rentals Allowed
Few RestrictionsLooking for San Joaquin County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Lodi city rules.
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