Extended Home Share: Lincoln vs Rocklin
How do extended home share rules compare between Lincoln, CA and Rocklin, CA?
Rocklin has fewer restrictions than Lincoln.
Lincoln, CA
Placer County
Rentals of 30 or more consecutive days in Lincoln are treated as residential tenancies, not transient lodging. Statewide AB 1482 (Civ. Code §1946.2 just-cause eviction and §1947.12 5%+CPI rent cap, max 10%) applies to qualifying units, and local zoning treats the use as ordinary residential occupancy of the dwelling.
View full Lincoln rules →Rocklin, CA
Placer County
Rocklin's STR regulations apply only to rentals of less than 30 consecutive days. Extended home-shares and long-term rentals of 30 days or more are NOT short-term rentals under RMC Chapter 5.22, are not subject to the 90-day cap, the 6-person occupancy limit, or Transient Occupancy Tax under RMC 5.24. Stays of 30+ days are instead governed by California landlord-tenant law, including AB 1482 rent-cap and just-cause eviction protections (Civ. Code §§1946.2, 1947.12) once a 12-month tenancy is established.
View full Rocklin rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lincoln | Rocklin |
|---|---|---|
| 30+ day threshold | Becomes residential tenancy (Rev. & Tax. Code §7280) | - |
| AB 1482 rent cap | CPI+5%, max 10% annually (Civ. Code §1947.12) | - |
| Just-cause eviction | Required after 12 months (Civ. Code §1946.2) | - |
| Single-family exemption | Possible if owner is not a REIT/corporation and serves notice (Civ. Code §1947.12(d)(5)) | - |
| Business license for ongoing rental activity | May be required under LMC Ch. 5.04 | - |
| STR threshold | - | Less than 30 consecutive days |
| 30+ day stays | - | Not an STR — RMC 5.22 does not apply |
| TOT (RMC 5.24) | - | Owed only on stays under 30 days |
| State rent cap | - | Civ. Code §1947.12 (AB 1482) — CPI+5%, max 10% |
| State just-cause | - | Civ. Code §1946.2 |
| HOA override | - | HOA CC&Rs may still bar leases under any term |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Lincoln FAQ
Is a 30-day-plus rental still considered an STR?
No. California law (Rev. & Tax. Code §7280) defines transient occupancy as under 30 days, so 30+ days is a residential tenancy and STR rules do not apply.
Does AB 1482 cover my 60-day rental?
Yes if the tenancy reaches a continuous 12-month occupancy and the unit is not exempt; just-cause and rent-cap rules then apply.
Are single-family rentals exempt from AB 1482?
Single-family homes owned by individual owners (not REITs/corporations) can be exempt if the owner serves the statutorily required notice under Civ. Code §1947.12(d)(5).
Rocklin FAQ
If I only rent in 30-day blocks, do I still need an STR permit?
No. RMC 5.22 applies to rentals of less than 30 consecutive days. A 30+ day rental is a residential tenancy governed by California Civil Code, not an STR.
Do I still owe Transient Occupancy Tax on a 30-day stay?
No. RMC 5.24's TOT applies to stays under 30 days. A stay of exactly 30 days or longer is exempt from TOT.
Does AB 1482 rent control apply to my Rocklin rental?
AB 1482 (Civ. Code §1947.12) applies to most non-exempt residential tenancies of 12+ months. Single-family homes are exempt only if the owner is not a REIT/corporation and the statutory written notice of exemption is provided.
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