San Diego, CA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Dedicated STR Parking
- Not separately required
- Street Limit
- 72-hour max at one spot
- Permit Zones
- Guest vehicles restricted
- Host Duty
- Inform guests of parking rules
Summary
STRO hosts must provide guests information about available parking. No dedicated off-street parking requirement for STRs beyond standard residential requirements. Guests must follow citywide 72-hour street parking limits and posted restrictions including permit parking zones.
22651. A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances: (a) If a vehicle is left unattended upon a bridge, viaduct, or causeway or in a tube or tunnel where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic.
Full Breakdown
San Diego does not impose a separate off-street parking requirement specific to short-term rentals beyond the underlying zoning requirements for the dwelling unit. The STRO Good Neighbor Policy requires hosts to inform guests about available parking options and any neighborhood parking restrictions. Guests are subject to standard citywide parking rules: no vehicle may be parked in the same location for more than 72 continuous hours on public streets. Many neighborhoods have Residential Parking Permit zones where non-resident vehicles are restricted to 1-2 hour parking. Oversized or recreational vehicles brought by guests are subject to the same overnight restrictions as all vehicles (prohibited 2-6 AM on public streets per SDMC 86.0139). Hosts should clearly communicate parking instructions to avoid neighbor complaints.
Violations & Fines
Standard parking citations for violations. Parking complaints may contribute to STRO license review. No separate STR parking penalties exist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to provide parking for Airbnb guests?
Can guests park on the street overnight?
Sources & Official References
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