Short-term rental permit rules in Daly City, CA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Daly City requires a Short-Term Rental Permit and business license to operate any STR. STRs must be the host's primary residence (265+ days/year). ADUs cannot be used as STRs. Permits cost $750 new / $142.50 renewal.
Daly City Municipal Code Chapter 5.92 (effective January 1, 2021, per Ordinance No. 1440) requires all STR operators to obtain: (1) a Short-Term Rental Permit from the Planning Division, and (2) a Business License from the Finance Department. STRs must be the host's primary residence — defined as residing in the home at least 265 days per year. Unhosted stays are capped at 100 days per year; hosted stays are unlimited. Two guests per bedroom plus two additional guests per booking. ADUs are expressly prohibited from use as short-term rentals. Both permits expire September 30 annually. A 24/7 local contact person must be designated.
Operating without a permit is a code violation subject to fines. Avenue Insights & Analytics conducts compliance audits on behalf of the city.
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