Sunnyvale STR registration requires proof of primary residency, HOA consent if applicable, TOT account, insurance, and a 24-hour local contact. Approval numbers must appear in all ads.
Registration under SMC 19.76 is handled by the Community Development Departments One-Stop Permit Center. Required documents include: a completed STR application, proof of primary residency (drivers license, utility bill, voter registration), HOA written authorization where applicable, certificate of liability insurance meeting 500000 dollar minimum, Sunnyvale business license tax certificate, active TOT certificate under SMC 3.20, and designation of a 24-hour local contact who can respond within one hour. Fees are set by the master fee schedule and renewed annually. The city issues an approval number that must be displayed in every rental advertisement. Registration can be suspended for unresolved code violations or neighbor complaints.
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