Selma does not impose night caps or maximum rental night limits on short-term rentals. There is no distinction between hosted and unhosted rentals, and no annual cap on the number of nights a property may be rented. General zoning and nuisance rules apply.
Unlike cities such as Los Angeles (which caps unhosted rentals at 120 nights per year) or San Francisco (which limits unhosted rentals to 90 nights), Selma has not enacted any annual night cap on short-term rental activity. Property owners may rent their homes or units for as many nights per year as they wish, subject to general zoning compliance and nuisance regulations. The city does not distinguish between hosted stays (owner present) and unhosted stays (entire home rentals). This permissive approach reflects Selma's smaller size and more limited STR market compared to major tourist destinations. Operators should still maintain a business license and collect transient occupancy tax as required by California Revenue and Taxation Code 7280. If Selma enacts a dedicated STR ordinance in the future, night caps could be included. Operators should check with the Community Development Department for any pending regulatory changes.
No night cap violation possible under current code. General zoning and nuisance regulations still apply to all STR operations.
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