Sacramento caps short-term rental occupancy at two guests per bedroom plus two additional, not to exceed ten total overnight guests per property.
SMC 5.114 establishes occupancy limits for short-term rentals. The standard formula is two guests per bedroom plus two additional occupants, capped at ten people regardless of bedroom count. Bedrooms must meet building code (minimum 70 square feet, egress window, closet optional). Occupancy applies to overnight guests; daytime gatherings are limited to 1.5 times the overnight cap with advance notice to neighbors. The advertised occupancy must match the permit; misrepresentation is a violation.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Sacramento code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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