Short-Term Rentals in Palo Alto, CA (2026)
1 verified short-term rentals rules for Palo Alto, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Occupancy Limits
Short-term rental occupancy in Palo Alto follows state building and fire code, generally two persons per bedroom plus two additional occupants.
Palo Alto STR Occupancy Limits
Light RestrictionsCalifornia Health and Safety Code Section 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 residents,...
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