Short-term rental permit rules in South San Francisco, CA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
South San Francisco requires a Short-Term Rental Permit under SSFMC §20.350.036. STRs allowed only in single-family homes by permanent residents. ADUs ineligible. Unhosted stays capped at 90 days/year. Business license required.
South San Francisco Municipal Code §20.350.036 (STR chapter formerly referenced as §20.350.037) requires all STR operators to obtain a Short-Term Rental Permit from the Planning Division and a valid City business license. STRs are only permitted in existing single-family homes operated by the permanent resident (owner or tenant). Multi-family units and ADUs are expressly ineligible. Tenants operating STRs must have a notarized owner authorization letter. Unhosted stays are capped at 90 days per year; hosted stays with maximum 2 guests have no cap. One off-street parking space must be provided. A local contact must be available within 1 hour during occupancy. Permits renewed annually by January 1.
Operating without a permit is a code violation. Annual renewal required by January 1.
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