Vacation rentals in unincorporated Santa Cruz County are limited to two overnight guests per bedroom plus two additional overnight guests. Daytime occupancy may not exceed twice the overnight limit. Hosted rentals are limited to three guests per hosted bedroom.
Under SCCC 13.10.694, the maximum overnight occupancy at a vacation rental is two guests per bedroom plus two additional overnight guests. For example, a three-bedroom vacation rental may accommodate up to eight overnight guests (3 x 2 + 2). During daytime hours, total occupancy may double the overnight limit to account for visitors. For hosted rentals under SCCC 13.10.690, occupancy is limited to three guests per bedroom that is rented to guests (one or two bedrooms maximum). Mis-advertising occupancy limits on a listing platform is treated as a significant violation that can trigger permit review or revocation.
Exceeding occupancy limits, or advertising a rental as accommodating more than the permitted number of guests, is a significant violation. Two or more significant violations within a 12-month period trigger a Level V public hearing to consider permit revocation.
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