Night Caps: Chula Vista vs San Diego

How many nights can I rent my Chula Vista home?

Whole-home rental of your primary residence is limited to 90 days per calendar year. Hosted rentals (renting a room while you are present) have no night cap.

Can I have more than one short-term rental in Chula Vista?

You may hold up to 2 STR permits: one for your primary residence and one for a non-primary residence. You cannot hold permits for more than one non-primary STR.

Is there a night limit for my non-primary residence STR?

Non-primary residence STRs do not have a specific night cap, but you may only operate one non-primary STR at a time.

How many nights per year can I rent my San Diego home short-term?

If your aggregate STRO use is 20 days or less per calendar year, a Tier 1 license is sufficient under SDMC Chapter 5, Article 10, Division 1. Renting more than 20 days per year requires a Tier 2 home-share license (host onsite), a Tier 3 whole-home license outside Mission Beach, or a Tier 4 license inside Mission Beach. Tier 3 and Tier 4 licenses are capped and currently distributed by lottery.

Is there a maximum number of nights for a Tier 3 whole-home rental?

There is no per-year maximum night cap on Tier 3 or Tier 4 use, but SDMC Section 510.0107 requires a minimum 90-day STRO use per license term and limits the host's absence accordingly. Each booking must also be at least two consecutive nights. The binding limit is the citywide 1% Tier 3 cap on the total number of licenses, not days per license.

What if I exceed 20 days without upgrading to a Tier 2, 3, or 4 license?

Operating beyond 20 days per calendar year without the proper tier license violates SDMC Chapter 5, Article 10, Division 1. The Office of the City Treasurer can issue civil penalties, revoke the Tier 1 license, and pursue unpaid Transient Occupancy Tax. Hosting platforms must also remove unlicensed listings. Confirm your tier with STRO Administration at (619) 615-6120.