Corona, CA Short-Term Rentals: Night Caps (2026)

To balance the housing market impact of short-term rentals against the legitimate property rights of owners, Corona's STR ordinance distinguishes between hosted (owner-occupied) STRs where the owner remains on-site during the guest stay, and unhosted (whole-home) STRs where the owner is absent. Whole-home STRs in residential zones are typically subject to an annual cap measured in rental nights per calendar year, commonly in the range of 90 to 180 nights. Hosted/owner-occupied rentals are typically uncapped or subject to a much higher ceiling. Operators must track booked nights and report annually to the city as part of the permit renewal process; underreporting is treated as a material misrepresentation and grounds for revocation. The night-cap clock typically starts on January 1 each year and rolls over only at year-end. Bookings of 30 consecutive days or more are 'long-term' rentals not subject to TOT or to the STR night cap. Operators near approaching their cap often shift to monthly tenancies for the remainder of the year. Corona Code Enforcement audits booking calendars and platform listings to verify compliance.