Under DCMC Chapter 5.92, a short-term rental in Daly City must be the host's primary residence, defined as a home the host occupies for at least 265 days per year. Non-owner-occupied investment STRs are not permitted.
Daly City's Ordinance 1440 (effective January 1, 2021) restricts short-term rentals to the operator's primary residence. The host must reside in the dwelling for at least 265 days each calendar year. To verify, applicants must submit two primary-residency documents - a state-issued Driver's License or ID card plus one of a utility bill, property tax bill, credit card bill, voter registration, or bank statement - and sign a notarized Primary Residence Certification and Indemnification and Waiver Agreement. If the applicant is not the title owner, a notarized Supplemental Authorization Form from the owner is also required. The 265-day floor effectively rules out pure investment STRs, dedicated vacation homes, and second homes operated as full-time vacation rentals. The framework operates alongside state law (no statewide STR registry) and does not override AB 1482 just-cause protections for any tenancy that exceeds 30 days.
Operating an STR at a property that is not the host's primary residence, or falsely certifying primary residency, voids the permit and can lead to revocation, denial of renewal, administrative citations under DCMC Chapter 5.92, and referral for the notarized indemnification to be enforced. False statements on the notarized certification may carry additional consequences under California law.
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