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Host Presence Rule: Fallbrook vs San Diego

How do host presence rule rules compare between Fallbrook, CA and San Diego, CA?

Fallbrook, CA

San Diego County

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San Diego, CA

San Diego County

Heavy Restrictions

San Diego's STR Ordinance (effective 2023) caps Tier 3 whole-home rentals at 1 percent of housing stock and requires the licensee's primary residence under SDMC §510.0102, while Tier 4 Mission Beach allows non-primary at 30 percent cap.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactFallbrookSan Diego
Code section-SDMC §510.0102
Effective-May 1, 2023
Tier 3 cap-~1% housing stock
Tier 3 rule-Primary residence only
Tier 4-Mission Beach 30%

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Fallbrook FAQ

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San Diego FAQ

Can I rent out my second home in San Diego on Airbnb?

Only in Mission Beach under Tier 4, which allows non-primary whole-home STRs up to 30 percent of units. Elsewhere in the city Tier 3 requires the licensee's primary residence with documentation.

How do I get a Tier 3 license?

Apply to the City Treasurer's STR program. New Tier 3 licenses are issued by lottery when allocations open up, since the citywide cap of about 1 percent of housing units is currently fully subscribed.

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