Fremont caps STR occupancy at two guests per bedroom plus two additional, consistent with Uniform Housing Code standards and city STR registration conditions.
Fremont Municipal Code applies California Building Code and Uniform Housing Code occupancy standards to short-term rentals. The common rule is a maximum of two overnight guests per legal bedroom plus two additional occupants, not to exceed what fire egress and plumbing fixtures can support. A bedroom must have a closet, an emergency egress window of at least 5.7 square feet, a ceiling height of 7 feet minimum, and a smoke alarm. Daytime visitor counts for events are typically capped at no more than twice the overnight occupancy and are limited by the no-party rule. Operators must post the maximum occupancy inside the unit at registration. Exceeding occupancy can trigger citations and permit revocation under STR registration conditions.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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