Corona, CA Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Standards
- Standard formula: 2 persons per bedroom + 2 additional
- Limits
- City cap typically 10-12 overnight guests regardless of size
- Limits
- Daytime guests limited to 1.5x-2x overnight count
- Bedrooms Meet
- Bedrooms must meet Building Code (70 sf, egress window)
- Zoning
- Special events at STRs typically prohibited in residential zones
Summary
Corona STR permits cap overnight occupancy based on bedroom count, typically two persons per bedroom plus two additional, with separate (lower) caps on daytime visitors. The standard reflects fire and life safety requirements under the California Building Code.
17920.3. Any building or portion thereof, regardless of zoning designation or approved uses of the building, including any dwelling unit, guestroom or suite of rooms, or the premises on which the same is located, in which there exists any of the following listed conditions to an extent that endangers the life, limb, health, property, safety, or welfare of the occupants of the building, nearby residents, or the public shall be deemed and hereby is declared to be a substandard building: (a) Inadequate sanitation shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Lack of, or improper water
Full Breakdown
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). 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests can stay at a 4-bedroom Corona STR?
Can I count my converted garage as a bedroom for STR occupancy?
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