Bishop, CA Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Occupancy cap
- 2 overnight lodgers per bedroom
- Minor children
- Not counted if with adult
- Unaccompanied minors
- Prohibited under 18
- Units per property
- Only one may be STR
- Sleeping areas
- Inside permanent dwelling only
Summary
Bishop caps STR occupancy at two overnight lodgers per bedroom. Minor children accompanied by an adult are not counted, and renting to unaccompanied minors under 18 is prohibited.
A maximum of two overnight lodgers per bedroom is allowed. This limit does not include minor children accompanied by an adult. Rental to unaccompanied minors under 18 is prohibited.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Under Chapter 17.74, a Bishop STR may host a maximum of two overnight lodgers per bedroom. Minor children accompanied by an adult do not count toward that limit, so families are not penalized. Renting to unaccompanied minors under 18 is prohibited. Only one dwelling unit per property may be used as an STR, no matter how many units exist on the parcel. Lodgers must have adequate sleeping, bathing, and toileting facilities inside a permanent dwelling; balconies, porches, tents, vehicles, and sheds cannot be rented as sleeping spaces.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the per-bedroom limit or renting to unaccompanied minors violates permit conditions and can trigger fines and permit revocation as a nuisance or ordinance violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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