Corona, CA Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)

Corona's short-term rental ordinance establishes occupancy limits as a permit condition tied to the legal bedroom count of the property as reflected in county assessor records or building permit history. The standard formula is two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons for the unit, capped at a city-defined maximum (typically 10 or 12 overnight guests regardless of bedroom count). Daytime guest counts (for events, gatherings, pool parties) are typically limited to 1.5x to 2x the overnight occupancy and may not exceed the parking and septic/sewer capacity. A 'bedroom' for occupancy purposes must meet California Building Code minimums: minimum 70 square feet, at least one egress window, ceiling height, and emergency escape compliance. Converted garages, lofts, and unpermitted additions cannot be counted unless legally permitted as bedrooms. Special-event uses (weddings, quinceaneras, large parties) at STRs are typically prohibited entirely as a permit condition in residential zones, and the operator and any onsite host can be cited for permitting overcapacity. Repeat occupancy violations contribute to the strikes-based revocation count.