Short-term rental guests must park on site using the dwelling's legal parking or in compliance with the Residential Preferential Parking Program where applicable.
Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 18 requires every dwelling unit to provide a minimum number of off-street parking spaces, typically two covered spaces for a single-family home. Short-term rental hosts must ensure guests use the legal on-site parking rather than blocking driveways, fire lanes, or neighbors' access. In neighborhoods covered by a Residential Preferential Parking Program such as Downtown North, Crescent Park, or Professorville, on-street parking during restricted hours requires a resident permit, and STR guests generally cannot obtain these permits. Hosts should clearly disclose parking availability in listings and advise guests of any RPPP restrictions. Parking violations, including overnight storage of multiple guest vehicles on the street, can trigger citations and repeated complaints can lead to code enforcement action against the host. Contact Palo Alto Parking at 650-329-2100.
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