Short-Term Rentals in South San Francisco, CA (2026)
1 verified short-term rentals rules for South San Francisco, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Occupancy Limits
South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.350.037 caps short-term vacation rental occupancy by stay type. Hosted stays (host present in the dwelling) are limited to a maximum of 2 guests at one time. Un-hosted stays (host absent) are limited to 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests per booking. STR use is restricted to single-unit dwellings only: multi-family units, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) may not be used as short-term rentals. Un-hosted stays are further capped at 90 days per year, while hosted stays have no annual day limit. Only one STR permit is allowed per dwelling unit per lot.
South San Francisco STR Occupancy Limits
Some RestrictionsCal. Health & Safety Code § 17920.3 (Substandard Housing Conditions)
occupancy. (n) All buildings or portions thereof occupied for living, sleeping, cooking, or dining purposes that were not designed or intended to be used for those occupancies. (o) Inadequate structural resistance to horizontal forces. “Substandard building” includes a building not in compliance with Section 13143.2. However, a condition that would require displacement of sound walls or ceiling...
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