Permit Requirements: El Cerrito vs Oakley
How do permit requirements rules compare between El Cerrito, CA and Oakley, CA?
El Cerrito has fewer restrictions than Oakley.
El Cerrito, CA
Contra Costa County
Short-term rentals in unincorporated Contra Costa County require a permit from the Department of Conservation and Development under Ordinance No. 2020-12. ADUs may not be used as short-term rentals. A 10% Transient Occupancy Tax applies.
View full El Cerrito rules →Oakley, CA
Contra Costa County
Oakley Municipal Code Chapter 5.15 (Ord. 06-20, May 12, 2020) regulates STRs. Vacation rentals (non-hosted) are PROHIBITED. Hosted short-term rentals require an annual permit from the City. The owner must use the property as their primary residence (documented, minimum 9 months/year) and obtain a business license and TOT registration certificate.
View full Oakley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | El Cerrito | Oakley |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | Required (Ord. 2020-12) | - |
| ADUs | Not permitted for STR use | - |
| TOT | 10% | - |
| Contact | DCD (925) 655-2700 | - |
| Vacation Rentals | - | PROHIBITED — unhosted rentals banned |
| Hosted STR Permit | - | Annual permit required — City of Oakley |
| Owner-Occupancy | - | Primary residence required — 9+ months/year |
| Code | - | Chapter 5.15 (Ord. 06-20, May 12, 2020) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
El Cerrito FAQ
Do I need a permit to list my property on Airbnb in Contra Costa County?
Short-term rentals in unincorporated Contra Costa County require a permit from the Department of Conservation and Development under Ordinance No. 2020-12. ADUs may not be used as short-term rentals. A 10% Transient Occupancy Tax applies.
What are the short-term rental registration requirements in Contra Costa County?
Permit: Required (Ord. 2020-12). ADUs: Not permitted for STR use. TOT: 10%. Contact: DCD (925) 655-2700.
Oakley FAQ
Do I need a permit to list my property on Airbnb in Oakley?
Oakley Municipal Code Chapter 5.15 (Ord. 06-20, May 12, 2020) regulates STRs. Vacation rentals (non-hosted) are PROHIBITED. Hosted short-term rentals require an annual permit from the City. The owner must use the property as their primary residence (documented, minimum 9 months/year) and obtain...
What are the short-term rental registration requirements in Oakley?
Vacation Rentals: PROHIBITED — unhosted rentals banned. Hosted STR Permit: Annual permit required — City of Oakley. Owner-Occupancy: Primary residence required — 9+ months/year. Code: Chapter 5.15 (Ord. 06-20, May 12, 2020).
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