Berkeley limits un-hosted short-term rentals to 90 nights per calendar year. Hosted stays (where the host remains on-site) have no annual cap.
Under Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 23.314, un-hosted short-term rentals (entire home rentals where the host is not present) are capped at 90 nights per calendar year. Hosted stays, where the host continues to occupy the dwelling unit during the guest visit, are not subject to the 90-night cap. The cap resets on January 1 each year. Hosts must keep records of all stays and report nights rented with their annual permit renewal. Exceeding the 90-night cap is a major violation that typically results in permit revocation and fines up to 1,000 dollars per day. Booking platforms are required to share booking data with the city to facilitate enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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