10 verified short-term rentals rules for Upland, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Upland allows short-term rentals citywide but requires an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) from the Planning Division before renting. Per the City's STR application, the AUP fee is $950 and the permit is valid for two years. Unlike unincorporated San Bernardino County, Upland regulates STRs under its own Chapter 17.23.1.
Upland short-term rentals must comply with the City's noise standards in Chapter 9.40, with quiet times from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Guests may not create unreasonable noise, disorderly conduct, or disturbances. Pools and hot tubs must post hours and meet exterior noise standards. The host must contact the Police Department if guests fail to comply.
Upland imposes a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on short-term rentals under Chapter 3.12 (Ordinance No. 1945). Hosts collect the 10% from guests and remit it to the City Finance Department. The Administrative Use Permit filing fee is $950, plus a business license under Title 5. The TOT applies to stays of 30 days or less.
Per the City's STR page, an Upland short-term rental must provide one additional off-street parking space for each bedroom used for the rental, on top of the dwelling's minimum parking requirement. Spaces must meet Chapter 17.11 standards. If a garage is counted, the host must keep it accessible to renters. Limousine and bus parking that blocks emergency access is prohibited.
Upland caps short-term rental occupancy at two times the number of bedrooms. The City's application states maximum occupancy, including the host and other residents plus guests, shall not exceed two times the number of bedrooms. The City webpage summarizes this as occupancy limited to 2 people per bedroom. A single unit is limited to one group booking at a time.
Upland's published STR application does not state a specific liability insurance minimum (such as a $1 million policy). Instead, it requires the permittee to indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from all claims, liabilities, and losses arising from the STR. Hosts should confirm any insurance expectations with the Planning Division, and verify HOA and platform coverage requirements.
Upland caps un-hosted short-term rental stays at a total of 120 days within a calendar year at the same dwelling, while hosted stays are not limited. A short-term rental is defined as 30 consecutive days or less, and a single unit may have only one group booking at a time. There is no separate citywide annual cap on hosted nights.
Beyond the Administrative Use Permit, Upland hosts must register for a business license under Title 5 and obtain a Transient Occupancy Registration certificate under Chapter 3.12. A 24-hour emergency contact is required, and the permit and house rules must be posted inside the unit. These city-level registrations are separate from any county requirement.
Upland permits both hosted and un-hosted stays, but the host or authorized agent must be available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week while rented, and must be on-site within one hour when notified by an Enforcement Officer. A 24-hour emergency contact is required. Un-hosted stays are capped at 120 days per year; hosted stays are unlimited.
Upland requires the short-term rental dwelling to be the host's primary residence at all times. The host must be the property owner (or owner's spouse, parent, or adult child) or a primary-residence tenant with written owner authorization. Hosts must prove primary residency with at least two documents. ADUs and deed-restricted units cannot be used as STRs.
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Upland city rules.
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