Sacramento County, CA Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing permit
- Short-Term Rental Permit
- Standard
- No unreasonable noise/disturbances
- Also covers
- Disorderly conduct, refuse, drugs/alcohol
- Enforcement
- Permit revocation/modification
Summary
County short-term rental permits in the unincorporated area require occupants and guests to avoid unreasonable noise, disorderly conduct, and violations of local noise or refuse rules.
Occupants and/or guests of the short-term rental shall not create unreasonable noise or disturbances, engage in disorderly conduct or violate the provisions of this Code or any state law pertaining to noise, collection and disposal of refuse, the consumption of alcohol or the use of illegal drugs.
6.5.6.E. Revocation and Modification Section titled “6.5.6.E. Revocation and Modification”
Revocation and modification of an approved Short-Term Rental Permit shall be subject to the procedures listed in Section 6.6.9.D of this Code.
6.5.6.F. Appeal Section titled “6.5.6.F. Appeal”
An appeal of any decision made under this Chapter shall be subject to the appeal procedures listed in Section 6.1.3 of this Code.
Full Breakdown
As a finding for approval under Zoning Code Section 6.5.6.D, the Planning Director must determine that occupants and guests of a short-term rental will not create unreasonable noise or disturbances, engage in disorderly conduct, or violate County Code or state law on noise, refuse disposal, alcohol consumption, or illegal drug use. A violation puts the Short-Term Rental Permit itself at risk of revocation.
Violations & Fines
Revocation or modification of the Short-Term Rental Permit under the Section 6.6.9.D procedures for unreasonable noise, disorderly conduct, or related Code violations; separate noise-ordinance citations remain possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the county pull my short-term rental permit for loud guests?
Does this cover things besides noise?
Sources & Official References
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