Oceanside, CA Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Max Occupancy
- 14 people per unit
- Max Bedrooms
- 5
- Posting
- Must be posted in unit
- Pre-Booking
- Must communicate before booking
- Code Reference
- Chapter 24
Summary
Oceanside limits STR maximum occupancy to 14 people per dwelling unit with a maximum of 5 bedrooms. Occupancy limits must be posted in the rental unit and communicated to guests before booking.
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 closet, lavatory, or bathtub or shower in a dwelling unit. (2) Lack of, or improper water closets, lavatories, and bathtubs or showers per number of guests in a hotel. (3) Lack of, or improper kitchen sink.
Full Breakdown
Under Oceanside's STR regulations, the maximum occupancy for any dwelling unit is 14 people, and STRs are limited to a maximum of 5 bedrooms. Occupancy is calculated based on the number of permitted bedrooms and fire code capacity. Operators must post occupancy limits prominently within the rental unit and communicate them to guests before confirming bookings. Exceeding occupancy limits, including gathering additional guests beyond the overnight limit during daytime hours, may be grounds for enforcement action. The STR permit specifies the maximum allowed occupancy.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding occupancy limits is a permit violation. Repeated overcrowding may result in permit suspension or revocation.
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