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Short-Term Rentals in Richmond, CA (2026)

1 verified short-term rentals rules for Richmond, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Occupancy Limits

Richmond applies California Building Code occupancy standards and general nuisance provisions to short-term rentals rather than a dedicated per-room guest cap. A commonly applied rule of thumb is two adults per bedroom plus two additional occupants, and hosts are responsible for preventing overcrowding, excessive noise, and parking overflow.

Short Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits

Some Restrictions

Cal. Health & Safety Code Sec. 17920.3 (Substandard Buildings - Habitability Standards)

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,...

Looking for Contra Costa County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Richmond city rules.

Short-Term Rentals in Contra Costa County