Fremont may limit un-hosted whole-home short-term rentals to an annual night cap (commonly 90-120 nights) to preserve housing stock while allowing hosted rentals year-round.
Fremont Municipal Code STR registration commonly distinguishes between hosted rentals (host present on the property during the guest stay) and un-hosted whole-home rentals. Hosted rentals are generally permitted year-round with no night cap. Un-hosted whole-home rentals are typically capped at an annual limit in the range of 90 to 120 rented nights per calendar year to protect long-term housing supply. Operators must log rented nights and provide records to the city on request. Exceeding the night cap triggers administrative citations and may result in registration revocation for the following year. Platform data may be subpoenaed or requested voluntarily for enforcement. Confirm the current exact night cap in your Fremont STR registration packet at time of application.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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