Occupancy Limits: Martinez vs Richmond

Martinez limits short-term rental occupancy based on bedroom count and building code standards. The general rule is 2 occupants per bedroom plus 2 additional, with a hard cap tied to fire and life-safety code. Operators must post occupancy limits inside the rental and include them in platform listings.

Richmond applies California Building Code occupancy standards and general nuisance provisions to short-term rentals rather than a dedicated per-room guest cap. A commonly applied rule of thumb is two adults per bedroom plus two additional occupants, and hosts are responsible for preventing overcrowding, excessive noise, and parking overflow.