Night Caps: Elk Grove vs Isleton

Is there a limit to how many nights per year I can rent my Elk Grove home?

No city or state limit. Operate year-round with proper business license, TOT, and code compliance. Verify your HOA CC&Rs do not impose frequency or duration restrictions.

Can my HOA cap my rental nights?

Yes. Under Davis-Stirling (Civil Code §4000+), CC&Rs restricting rental duration or frequency are enforceable. Review your recorded CC&Rs carefully.

Is there a limit on how long a short-term rental stay can be?

Yes. In unincorporated Sacramento County, a short-term rental stay may not exceed 29 consecutive days, and a single rental party is limited to no more than 29 total days at the property per year. Stays of 30 days or more are not considered short-term rentals - they fall outside the STR permit requirement and are not subject to the Transient Occupancy Tax, because a transient is defined as someone who stays fewer than 30 consecutive days.

Is there a yearly cap on total rental nights?

Sacramento County's published materials frame the limits around duration per stay (29 consecutive days) and per rental party (29 total days per year) rather than a single fixed maximum number of nights the home can be rented across all guests in a calendar year. The short-term rental must also remain accessory to your primary residence, which you must occupy at least six months a year. For any property-specific limits, confirm with the Office of Planning & Environmental Review.