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Sacramento County, CA Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 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.

City-specific rules exist: Sacramento, and Elk Grove have their own noise rules rules that differ from Sacramento County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

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.

Source: Sacramento County Code Chapter 6.68View official 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?
Yes. Guests creating unreasonable noise or disorderly conduct violates a required approval finding and can lead to revocation or modification of the permit.
Does this cover things besides noise?
Yes, the same finding also bars disorderly conduct and violations of refuse, alcohol, and illegal drug rules by occupants or guests.

Sources & Official References

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