Short-Term Rentals in Sacramento County, CA (2026)

8 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 7 cities in Sacramento County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sacramento County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Permit Requirements

Unincorporated Sacramento County requires a Short-Term Rental Permit under Zoning Code Chapter 3.10. Operators must register, pass inspection, and renew annually.

Short Term Rentals: Permit Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

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Noise Rules

STR guests must comply with Sacramento County noise ordinance Chapter 6.68. Quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM. Operator liable for guest violations.

Short Term Rentals: Noise Rules

Heavy Restrictions

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Taxes & Fees

Sacramento County charges 12 percent Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on all STR stays under 30 days. Operators must register and remit monthly or quarterly.

Short Term Rentals: Taxes Fees

Heavy Restrictions

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Parking Rules

STR parking must be on-site per Zoning Code 3.10. Street parking by guests is discouraged. One on-site space required per bedroom rented.

Short Term Rentals: Parking Rules

Some Restrictions

Cal. Veh. Code § 22651 (Authority to Remove Vehicles — Parking Violations)

22651. 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 th...

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Occupancy Limits

Sacramento County STR occupancy is typically limited to 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional, per Zoning Code 3.10 and housing code standards.

Short Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits

Some Restrictions

Cal. Health & Safety Code § 17920.3 (Substandard Building — Overcrowding)

17920.3. Any building or portion thereof, regardless of zoning designation or approved uses of the building, including any dwelling unit, guestroom or suite of rooms, or the premises on which the same is located, in which there exists any of the following listed conditions to an extent that endangers the life, limb, health, property, safety, or welfare of the occupants of the building, nearby r...

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Insurance Requirements

Sacramento County STR permit applicants must show proof of liability insurance, typically 1 million dollars minimum, per Zoning Code 3.10 permit conditions.

Short Term Rentals: Insurance Requirements

Some Restrictions

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Night Caps

Sacramento County does not impose a blanket annual night cap on STRs. Non-hosted rentals may face higher scrutiny than hosted rentals under Zoning Code 3.10.