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Operating a short-term rental in unincorporated Contra Costa County requires a ministerial STR permit issued under Chapter 88-32, plus a business license and a transient occupancy registration certificate before any rental.
Contra Costa County Ordinance Code § 88-32.402 (Ord. 2020-12 § 2)
88-32.402 Permit - required. No person shall establish or operate a short-term rental in the unincorporated area of the County without first obtaining a permit as provided in this chapter.
Unincorporated Contra Costa County regulates short-term rental noise under Ordinance Code Chapter 88-32: no fixed decibel limit or quiet-hours window, but excessive noise inconsistent with residential use is prohibited, gatherings are capped at 20 people, and special events are banned.
Contra Costa County Ordinance Code §§ 88-32.604, 88-32.608 (Ord. 2020-12 § 2)
88-32.604 Operational Standards. The following standards apply to the use of short-term rentals. (a) Excessive traffic to and from the short-term rental that significantly impairs the quiet enjoyment of neighboring properties is prohibited. (b) Excessive noise that significantly impairs the quiet enjoyment of neighboring properties is prohibited. The amplification of sound by any device outside...
Short-term rentals in unincorporated Contra Costa County pay a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax on stays of 30 days or less. Hosts must register with the county within 30 days of starting; Airbnb remits directly for its bookings, but direct bookings must be filed separately.
Contra Costa County Ordinance Code §§ 88-32.416, 88-32.614, 88-32.616 (Ord. 2020-12 § 2)
88-32.614 Business license. A permittee shall obtain a valid business license issued pursuant to Chapter 64-14 of this code before renting or offering to rent a short-term rental. (Ord. 2020-12 § 2). 88-32.616 Transient occupancy registration certificate. A permittee shall obtain a valid transient occupancy registration certificate issued pursuant to Chapter 64-4 of this code before renting or...
STR parking in unincorporated Contra Costa County must comply with the residential zone's parking standards, typically 2 off-street spaces for a single-family home. On-street parking follows the California Vehicle Code 72-hour rule and any local no-parking designations.
California Vehicle Code § 22651(a)-(d), (k)
A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the offic...
Overnight guest occupancy may not exceed two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons, with a hard cap of 20 total persons gathered at any time. Children under 12 do not count toward overnight limits.
Contra Costa County Ordinance Code §§ 88-32.602(d), 88-32.604(d) (Ord. 2020-12 § 2)
88-32.602(d) The overnight guest occupancy of a short-term rental may not exceed two persons per bedroom, plus two additional persons. Children under the age of 12 are not counted towards the total number of guests. 88-32.604(d) No more than 20 persons, including children, may gather at a short-term rental at any time.
Unincorporated Contra Costa County does not set a minimum liability-insurance requirement for short-term rental hosts. The STR rules in Ordinance Code Chapter 88-32 focus on the application — owner information, site and floor plans, a responsible party, and a $380 fee — leaving insurance to hosts and platforms.
Contra Costa County Ordinance Code § 88-32.406(a)(9) (Ord. 2020-12 § 2)
88-32.406 Application. (a) An owner, lessee, or holder of a similar interest in a residential dwelling unit may apply for a short-term rental permit by filing an application with the department. The application must be on a form approved by the director and contain all of the following information. ... (9) The applicant's agreement to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County, its boards,...
Short-term rentals in unincorporated Contra Costa County require registration with the Treasurer-Tax Collector under the county's transient occupancy tax ordinance (Chapter 64-10) plus a business license. There is no dedicated STR permit program, and platform tax collection doesn't replace registration.
Contra Costa County Ordinance Code §§ 88-32.402, 88-32.406, 88-32.410, 88-32.414 (Ord. 2020-12 § 2)
88-32.402 Permit—required. No person shall establish or operate a short-term rental in the unincorporated area of the County without first obtaining a permit as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 2020-12 § 2). 88-32.406 Application. (a) An owner, lessee, or holder of a similar interest in a residential dwelling unit may apply for a short-term rental permit by filing an application with the depart...
9 cities in Contra Costa County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
7 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
7 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
7 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
7 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
7 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
7 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
7 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
6 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
7 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
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