Milpitas, CA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)

The City of Milpitas regulates short-term rentals (STRs) under Municipal Code Chapter C.10.200, which requires a Short-Term Rental Permit before any dwelling unit is rented for a short term. Subsection C.4 sets the parking condition: the operator must provide one off-street parking space dedicated to the STR. That space cannot simply be a driveway apron or on-street spot; it must satisfy every development standard in Chapter C.6 (Parking and Loading), covering dimensions, surfacing, and access. The code allows flexibility for owners whose home already has more parking than the primary dwelling unit needs: any space in excess of the primary unit's required minimum may be reassigned to the STR rather than built new.

Because Milpitas limits STRs to hosted stays in primary dwelling units only (accessory structures, ADUs, and RVs are excluded under Subsection B.3), the parking condition applies to a single space per property, matching the cap of one STR per dwelling unit set in Subsection C.3. The Director of Planning and Neighborhood Services reviews parking compliance when processing the Short-Term Rental Permit application, which must include the location and dimensions of the designated space. A property that cannot demonstrate a code-compliant off-street space will not receive or keep its permit; Subsection G authorizes the City to revoke a Short-Term Rental Permit for any violation of Title XIII standards, including this parking requirement, after notice and a hearing under Section D.18.070.