Sonora's short-term rental ordinance establishes occupancy limits for transient use rentals. Properties rented for less than 30 days must comply with posted maximum occupancy based on bedroom count and may not host special events or commercial functions.
Sonora's STR regulations define short-term rentals as any dwelling rented for less than 30 days. Occupancy is limited based on the number of bedrooms and must be posted visibly within the unit. Properties cannot host special events or commercial functions. A designated local contact person must be available 24 hours a day by telephone and physically present within 30 minutes of contact. Operators must maintain a current business license and transient use permit renewed annually. Guest parking must be provided on-site to avoid impacting neighbors.
Operating without a permit may result in fines up to $500 per day for first offense and $1,000 per day for subsequent violations. Occupancy violations may lead to permit revocation.
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