Sacramento short-term rental hosts must post quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM and meet SMC 8.68 decibel limits; three substantiated noise violations can revoke the STR permit.
Sacramento regulates short-term rentals under SMC Chapter 5.114. Permit holders must include quiet hours (10 PM to 7 AM) in the house manual, post a 24/7 local contact, and enforce behavioral rules. Noise at STRs is subject to SMC 8.68 and the plainly-audible-at-50-feet standard. A Good Neighbor Policy is required. Three verified noise violations within 12 months trigger permit review and possible revocation. Hosts receive administrative citations issued jointly to the operator and the responsible guest.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Sacramento code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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