Stockton does not currently impose an annual night cap limiting the total number of nights a property may be rented as a short-term rental. California has no statewide preemption requiring or prohibiting local night caps.
Unlike cities such as San Francisco (90-day cap for unhosted rentals) or Los Angeles (120-day cap), Stockton does not set a maximum number of rental nights per year for short-term rental properties. Hosts with a valid business license and current transient occupancy tax registration may operate year-round without a night limit. This permissive approach reflects the citys interest in tourism revenue and transient occupancy tax collection at 8 percent. California has no statewide STR preemption, so the city retains full authority to adopt night caps in the future through an ordinance amendment. Hosts should monitor city council actions for any proposed changes to STR regulation. Even without a night cap, all rentals must comply with noise ordinances, parking requirements, and neighborhood compatibility standards.
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