Fresno does not currently impose an annual night cap on short-term rentals. Hosted STRs and whole-house STRs may operate year-round subject to permit compliance. Several California cities have adopted 90-180 night caps for non-hosted STRs, and Fresno planners have discussed similar limits but none are in force as of 2026.
Unlike San Francisco (90 nights unhosted), Los Angeles (120 nights home-sharing), San Jose (180 nights), and Oakland, Fresno has not adopted a numeric annual cap on STR nights. The FMC Chapter 9 Article 25 program focuses on permit density limits, parking, noise, and occupancy rather than total nights. An approved Fresno STR can host guests 365 nights per year if the operator complies with TOT remittance, local contact response times, and operational standards. Fresno has experimented with geographic caps, including limits on the number of STR permits in designated neighborhoods to prevent over-concentration. Future council action could adopt night caps, so operators should monitor Planning Commission agendas. Investors evaluating Fresno for STR should factor in the absence of night caps alongside the 12% TOT and permit/tax compliance burden.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Fresno code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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