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

Sacramento County Code § 4.08.050(A)

It is unlawful for any person to advertise; maintain, operate, use, or cause to be used a short-term rental unit in the County without a valid short-term rental business license. B. The issuance of any business license pursuant to this Chapter does not relieve the owner of the obligation to comply with the other provisions of the County Code, the County Zoning Code, or any associated transie...

Sacramento County Zoning Code § 6.5.6.D.4

Occupants and/or guests of the short-term rental shall not create unreasonable noise or disturbances, engage in disorderly conduct or violate the provisions of this Code or any state law pertaining to noise, collection and disposal of refuse, the consumption of alcohol or the use of illegal drugs. 6.5.6.E. Revocation and Modification Section titled “6.5.6.E. Revocation and Modification” Revoc...

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...

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...

Sacramento County Zoning Code § 6.5.6.D.1

The Planning Director shall not approve a Short-Term Rental Permit, unless they find that: The proposed dwelling unit is primarily utilized as a permanent residence by the homeowner or long-term renter. No owner of a short-term rental shall rent that unit for 29 consecutive days or less without a valid Short-Term Rental Permit for that unit issued pursuant to this Section, and the transient o...

Sacramento County Code § 4.08.170(C)(1)

This penalty shall double for each and every subsequent violation of this Chapter that occurs within a twelve (12) month period. D. Violations of this chapter are hereby declared to be a public nuisance under Chapter 16.18 of the Sacramento County Code and are subject to abatement by the County. E. The holder of the license shall be liable for all costs incurred by the County for the enfo...