Night Caps: Sutter vs Yuba City
How do night caps rules compare between Sutter, CA and Yuba City, CA?
Sutter, CA
Sutter County
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Yuba City, CA
Sutter County
Yuba City does not impose an annual rental-night cap on short-term rentals because the city has not adopted an STR ordinance distinguishing hosted from unhosted stays. The only enforceable rental-term floor is the 31-day minimum for ADUs, Junior ADUs, and SB 9 units under Zoning Ordinance Article 50; conventional single-family homes have no upper or lower limit on nightly rental days beyond TOT registration.
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| Fact | Sutter | Yuba City |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Night Cap | - | None |
| Hosted/Unhosted Distinction | - | None |
| Primary Residence Requirement | - | None for SFR STRs |
| ADU Minimum Rental Term | - | 31 consecutive days |
| Junior ADU Minimum Rental Term | - | 31 consecutive days |
| SB 9 Unit Minimum Rental Term | - | 31 consecutive days |
| Code Section | - | Yuba City Code Title 8, Chapter 5, Article 50 |
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Sutter FAQ
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Yuba City FAQ
How many nights per year can I rent my Yuba City home on Airbnb?
There is no annual night cap. Yuba City has not adopted a short-term rental ordinance, so a conventional single-family detached home can be rented short-term for any number of nights per year, provided the operator collects and remits 10% Transient Occupancy Tax and holds a current city business license.
Can I run an unhosted (whole-home) Airbnb in Yuba City?
Yes, for conventional single-family residences. Yuba City does not distinguish hosted from unhosted STRs and does not require the host to live on-site during rentals. The only category exclusions are ADUs, Junior ADUs, and SB 9 units, which must be rented for 31 days or more under Zoning Ordinance Article 50.
Why are ADUs treated differently from regular homes for STR purposes?
California law and Yuba City's Zoning Ordinance Article 50 specifically prohibit ADUs, Junior ADUs, and units created under SB 9 from being used as short-term rentals (terms under 31 days). The policy goal is to preserve these state-incentivized housing types for long-term residential use rather than letting them convert to lodging.
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