Stockton, CA Short-Term Rentals: Extended Home Share (2026)
Key Facts
- Annual night cap
- None
- TOT cutoff
- 30 consecutive days. SMC 3.28
- Post-30-day status
- Tenancy. AB 1482 applies
- Rent cap (AB 1482)
- 5% + CPI, max 10%
- Self-help eviction penalty
- $100/day. Cal. Civ. Code § 789.3
Summary
Stockton imposes no cap on the number of nights a host may rent rooms in their dwelling. After 30 consecutive days of occupancy by the same guest, the rental is no longer 'transient' and falls outside Chapter 3.28 (TOT): moving instead under landlord-tenant law and AB 1482 statewide rent control (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1946.2, 1947.12).
1946.2. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, after a tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied a residential real property for 12 months, the owner of the residential real property shall not terminate a tenancy without just cause, which shall be stated in the written notice to terminate tenancy. If any additional adult tenants are added to the lease before an existing tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied the residential real property for 24 months, then this subdivision shall only apply if either of the following are satisfied: (1) All of the tenants have continuously and lawfully occupied the residential real property for 12 months or more. (2) One or more tenants have continuously and lawfully occupied the residential real prop
Full Breakdown
Stockton's code contains no annual night-cap on STR operation (unlike Los Angeles' 120-day Home-Sharing cap or Santa Monica's restrictions). 28, a stay becomes non-transient and tax-exempt after 30 consecutive days. At that point the occupant becomes a 'tenant' under California Civil Code § 1940 and is protected by AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019, Civ. 12), meaning annual rent increases are capped at 5% + CPI (maximum 10%) and 'just cause' is required to terminate occupancy. Hosts who allow longer-term home-share arrangements should be aware that converting a guest into a tenant has significant legal consequences: eviction requires court process (unlawful detainer under Cal.
Code Civ. § 1161) rather than a check-out time. 2 just because the homeowner remains on-site. Single-family homes owned by individuals (not corporations) and small duplexes with owner-occupants are partially exempt.
Violations & Fines
Improper self-help eviction of a 30+ day guest can trigger statutory damages under Civ. Code § 789.3 ($100/day, minimum $250 per violation, plus actual damages and attorney's fees). Unpaid TOT for stays under 30 days remains enforceable under SMC 3.28 with penalties and interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a limit on how many nights I can host?
What happens after a guest stays 30+ days?
Can I avoid this by requiring guests to leave at day 29?
Sources & Official References
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