Daly City, CA Short-Term Rentals: Permit Requirements (2026)

Ordinance No. 1440, adopted by the Daly City City Council on November 23, 2020 and effective January 1, 2021, added Chapter 5.92 (Short-Term Rentals) to the Daly City Municipal Code. Section 5.92.050 requires every host to obtain a business license from the Finance Department under Chapter 5.12 (Licensing Regulations), a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate under Chapter 3.32 (Transient Occupancy Tax), and a Short-Term Rental Permit from the Planning Department before renting any primary residence to any guest. The application must include a notarized affidavit confirming the home is the host's primary residence (and a notarized supplemental authorization form signed by the property owner if the host is a tenant), the name and contact information of a designated local responsible contact person available 24 hours per day who can respond within one hour, confirmation that the space meets fire and life safety requirements (smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, adequate egress), and a signed indemnification and hold-harmless agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. Per the Planning Division's Short-Term Rentals Guide, the fees are $750.00 for a new permit, $142.50 for renewal, $165.00 per hour for reviews exceeding one hour of staff time, and a business license starting at $110.00. Two documents proving primary residency (state ID plus a utility bill, property tax bill, credit card bill, voter registration, or bank statement) must accompany the application to the Planning Division at 333 90th Street, (650) 991-8033.