Night Caps: Chino vs Ontario
How do night caps rules compare between Chino, CA and Ontario, CA?
Ontario has fewer restrictions than Chino.
Chino, CA
San Bernardino County
Chino does not use an annual night-cap (e.g., 90 or 120 nights/year) to limit short-term rentals because the city bans STRs outright under Chino Municipal Code §20.24.020. The night-cap regulatory tool — popular in Los Angeles (120 nights unhosted) and San Francisco (90 nights unhosted) — assumes lawful STR operation. In Chino, zero nights of sub-30-day rental are permitted in any residential or mixed-use zone.
View full Chino rules →Ontario, CA
San Bernardino County
Ontario distinguishes between hosted and non-hosted STRs and may cap annual rental nights for non-hosted whole-home rentals. Operators must track bookings and retain records for city review.
View full Ontario rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Chino | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Night Cap | 0 nights — total ban | - |
| Code Section | Chino Municipal Code §20.24.020 | - |
| Hosted vs Unhosted | Both prohibited | - |
| Minimum Lawful Rental | 30 consecutive days | - |
| Common cap range | - | 90 to 180 nights/year |
| Hosted stays | - | Often uncapped |
| Non-hosted whole-home | - | Typically capped |
| Recordkeeping | - | Required |
| Enforcement | - | Permit suspension |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Chino FAQ
Can I rent my home for just a few weekends a year in Chino?
No. Even a single overnight stay under 30 days is prohibited by §20.24.020. The ban has no minimum-nights exception.
Does owner-occupied 'hosted' rental have a different rule?
No. Chino's ban applies whether or not the owner is on-site. Both hosted and whole-home STRs are prohibited.
Ontario FAQ
Does Ontario have a hard annual night cap?
Ontario may cap non-hosted whole-home STRs. Confirm the exact cap for your property and operator type with Planning at (909) 395-2000 before listing.
Are hosted stays counted against any cap?
In most programs hosted stays (owner on-site) are exempt or counted separately from non-hosted whole-home rental nights.
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