Occupancy Limits
Short-Term Rentals
Maximum number of guests allowed per rental unit, often based on the number of bedrooms or square footage of the property.
How Occupancy Limits Rules Differ by Place
Burbank, CA: No STR Occupancy Cap in Force; Rentals Prohibited
Heavy RestrictionsBecause short-term rentals are prohibited in Burbank, no enforceable STR occupancy limit exists. A 2021 proposed (but not adopted) ordinance would have capped occupancy at two persons…
Carlsbad, CA: short-term-rentals/occupancy-limits
Heavy RestrictionsCarlsbad STRs are capped at 2 adults per bedroom plus 2 additional (e.g., 8 in a 3BR), subject to a hard ceiling of 12 total occupants. STRs require a permit, are banned inland of I-5…
Clovis, CA: short-term-rentals/occupancy-limits
Heavy RestrictionsClovis STR occupancy typically capped at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2, with a hard max set by permit. Events/parties exceeding cap prohibited.
Birmingham, AL: No Adopted Numeric Occupancy Cap; Zoning Defines STR
Few RestrictionsBirmingham's zoning amendments define a short-term rental and route operating limits to Title 12, Chapter 23 of the City Code, but as of mid-2026 the City had not yet adopted a numeric…
Marana, AZ: Marana Short-Term Rental Occupancy
Few RestrictionsMarana does not set a specific maximum occupancy for short-term rentals due to ARS 9-500.39 preemption. General building code occupancy standards based on bedroom count and egress…
Surprise, AZ: Surprise Short-Term Rental Occupancy Limits
Few RestrictionsArizona SB 1350 (2022) allows cities to impose occupancy limits on short-term rentals. Surprise enforces limits based on bedroom count. Rentals may not exceed the number of bedrooms…
Occupancy Limits Rules by State
Statewide law governs this topic in many states. Each entry links to that state's full page.
Cities & Counties with Occupancy Limits Rules
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Other Short-Term Rentals Topics
Short-Term Rental Permits
Whether you need a license or permit to list your property on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar platforms, and what the application process looks like.
Noise Rules
Noise restrictions that apply specifically to short-term rental properties, including quiet hours and rules about parties and gatherings.
Taxes & Fees
Transient occupancy taxes, tourism fees, and other charges that hosts must collect from guests or pay to the city.
Short-Term Rental Parking Rules
Off-street parking requirements for rental guests, limits on the number of vehicles, and restrictions on street parking near rental properties.
Insurance Requirements
Liability insurance minimums and other coverage that hosts must carry when renting their property to short-term guests.
Night Caps
Limits on how many nights per year a property can be rented as a short-term rental, sometimes called annual caps or night limits.
Host Presence Rule
Whether your city allows only home-sharing (host on-site during the rental) versus whole-home unhosted rentals, and the enforcement process for violations.
Primary-Residence-Only Rule
Rules limiting short-term rentals to a host's primary residence, including documentation required to prove residency and rules against operating multiple listings.
Extended Home Share
Cities like Los Angeles offer an extended permit allowing year-round whole-home rentals beyond the standard cap, eligibility criteria, fees, and review process.
Repeat Violator Strikes
Three-strike or escalating-penalty systems for hosts with repeated noise, occupancy, or registration violations, including permit revocation thresholds.
Host Platform Liability
When platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) are liable for unpermitted listings, registration-number display rules and platform takedown obligations.