Permit Requirements: Oakley vs Richmond
How do permit requirements rules compare between Oakley, CA and Richmond, CA?
Richmond has fewer restrictions than Oakley.
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 →Richmond, CA
Contra Costa County
Richmond requires a business tax certificate for STR hosts under RMC Chapter 7.04.020. STRs are classified as Class E (Hotel/Motel) under Measure U (approved Nov. 2020). Host must be primary resident and live at property 185+ days per year.
View full Richmond rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Oakley | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | - |
| Business License | - | Required — Class E (Measure U) |
| Primary Residency | - | Required — 185+ days/year |
| ADUs | - | Cannot be used as STRs |
| Apply | - | eTrakit or 450 Civic Center Plaza |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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).
Richmond FAQ
Do I need a permit to list my property on Airbnb in Richmond?
Richmond requires a business tax certificate for STR hosts under RMC Chapter 7.04.020. STRs are classified as Class E (Hotel/Motel) under Measure U (approved Nov. 2020). Host must be primary resident and live at property 185+ days per year.
What are the short-term rental registration requirements in Richmond?
Business License: Required — Class E (Measure U). Primary Residency: Required — 185+ days/year. ADUs: Cannot be used as STRs. Apply: eTrakit or 450 Civic Center Plaza.
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