Santa Rosa, CA Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Overnight occupancy
- 2 per bedroom, max 10 total
- Daytime guests
- 1/2 overnight occupancy, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. only
- Quiet hours
- 9:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.
- Outdoor amplified sound
- Prohibited 24/7
- Events
- STRs may not be used as event spaces
Summary
Santa Rosa caps overnight occupancy at two short-term renters per bedroom, not to exceed 10 people total. Daytime guests are limited to one-half the overnight occupancy between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., and outdoor amplified sound is prohibited at all times.
Overnight short-term renters: Limited to two people per bedroom and not to exceed 10 people. Daytime guests: Limited to half the overnight occupancy during 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Quiet hours are maintained from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.; Amplified sound prohibited. STRs may not be used as event space.
Full Breakdown
Under the STR operational standards implementing Zoning Code Chapter 20-48, overnight occupancy is capped at two short-term renters per bedroom and may not exceed 10 people in total, regardless of unit size. Daytime guests (in addition to overnight renters) are permitted only between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and are limited to half the property's overnight occupancy. Quiet hours run from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., during which all noise must be contained inside the dwelling, and outdoor amplified sound is prohibited 24 hours a day. STRs may not be used as event venues. All advertisements must disclose the maximum overnight renters, maximum daytime guests, dedicated parking, quiet hours, and the STR permit number.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding occupancy or daytime-guest caps, hosting events, or violating quiet hours and amplified-sound rules triggers the City's tiered penalty schedule under Zoning Code Section 20-48.080. The 24/7 STR complaint hotline ((707) 543-3244) routes calls to the designated local contact, who must respond within 45 minutes; failure to respond is itself a violation. Three verified violations within 12 months result in permit revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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