Short-term rental permit rules in San Ramon, CA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
San Ramon allows STRs in all residential districts under Zoning Ordinance §D4-27, but requires annual registration. Hosted STRs (owner present) have no annual night cap; unhosted rentals are limited to 12 weeks (84 nights) per year. Annual registration fee is $250. Properties with an ADU or JADU are INELIGIBLE for STR registration. Submit registration form to planning@sanramon.ca.gov.
San Ramon Zoning Ordinance §D4-27 permits STRs in residential districts with annual city registration. Hosts must submit a registration form to planning@sanramon.ca.gov and an online Business License Application. Registration fee is $250/year. Properties containing an ADU or JADU are ineligible. Hosts must respond to complaints within 1 hour. Maximum occupancy: 2 adults per bedroom. No special events (weddings, parties, commercial events). No exterior signage.
Operating without registration: citation and stop-operation notice. ADU used as STR: code enforcement.
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