Martinez limits short-term rental occupancy based on bedroom count and building code standards. The general rule is 2 occupants per bedroom plus 2 additional, with a hard cap tied to fire and life-safety code. Operators must post occupancy limits inside the rental and include them in platform listings.
Martinez applies the "2 persons per bedroom plus 2" formula common to Bay Area jurisdictions, so a 2-bedroom STR is limited to 6 overnight occupants, a 3-bedroom to 8, and so on. The limit includes children and infants for fire egress and life-safety purposes. The California Building Code and Martinez Fire Code further restrict occupancy based on square footage (minimum 70 sq ft for the first occupant and 50 sq ft per additional occupant in sleeping rooms), and the more restrictive of the two standards applies. Daytime visitors beyond overnight occupants are generally limited to ensure the property does not function as an event venue - events, weddings, and large gatherings are prohibited unless the operator obtains a separate special event permit. Operators must post the maximum occupancy, the local contact phone number, parking locations, and the City's nuisance complaint number inside the rental in a conspicuous place. Exceeding occupancy limits is a nuisance violation subject to administrative citations starting at $250 and can be grounds for permit revocation after repeat offenses.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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