Placer County, CA Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)

Placer County Code §9.42 sets a uniform overnight occupancy formula for all permitted Short-Term Vacation Rentals in unincorporated areas (heaviest activity in the North Lake Tahoe communities of Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Tahoma, Carnelian Bay, Homewood, Olympic Valley, and Northstar): two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons, capped at 12 overnight guests, with children under twelve excluded from the count. Daytime occupancy is defined as 1.5 times the maximum number of overnight occupants (also excluding children under 12), and applies until the 9 p.m. nighttime quiet period begins. The Agency Director may approve higher limits on a case-by-case basis, and a separate use permit may be issued under Placer County Code §17.56.300(B), but no STR may exceed the occupancy design limits set by the California Building Code in effect at issuance. Both daytime and overnight occupancy figures must be disclosed in every STR listing and advertisement. Overnight guest counts are also tied to the Fire Life Safety inspection, which verifies smoke alarms, egress, and fire extinguishers for the approved occupancy.