Repeat Violator Strikes
Short-Term Rentals
Three-strike or escalating-penalty systems for hosts with repeated noise, occupancy, or registration violations, including permit revocation thresholds.
How Repeat Violator Strikes Rules Differ by Place
Anaheim, CA: Anaheim STR Two-Strike Revocation Rule
Heavy RestrictionsAnaheim revokes short-term rental permits on a strike system: Section 4.05.140.030 lets the Planning Director suspend or revoke a permit after just two major violations, such as an…
Chula Vista, CA: Chula Vista STR Three-Strikes Permit Revocation
Heavy RestrictionsChula Vista can suspend or revoke a short-term rental permit after three major violations in 12 months at the same property, and escalating fines apply from the first offense: no…
Elk Grove, CA: Elk Grove Short-Term Rental Strike System
Heavy RestrictionsElk Grove runs a three-strike system for short-term rental licenses: a first violation within a year draws a fine or abatement order, a second triggers an automatic 180-day suspension…
Mesa, AZ: Mesa Three-Strikes STR Suspension Rule
Some RestrictionsMesa may suspend or revoke a short-term rental registration after repeat verified violations within a twelve-month window. ARS §9-500.39 authorizes cities to enforce three documented…
Peoria, AZ: Peoria STR Repeat Violation Penalties
Some RestrictionsPeoria escalates civil penalties against short-term rental owners for repeat violations of the city's vacation rental chapter within a rolling 12-month window at the same property: up…
Cupertino, CA: Cupertino STR Two-Violation Registration Bar
Some RestrictionsCupertino bars a short-term rental from registering, and revokes an active registration, once two Municipal Code violations accumulate on the property within twelve months. A host with…
Cities & Counties with Repeat Violator Strikes Rules
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Other Short-Term Rentals Topics
Short-Term Rental Permits
Whether you need a license or permit to list your property on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar platforms, and what the application process looks like.
Noise Rules
Noise restrictions that apply specifically to short-term rental properties, including quiet hours and rules about parties and gatherings.
Taxes & Fees
Transient occupancy taxes, tourism fees, and other charges that hosts must collect from guests or pay to the city.
Short-Term Rental Parking Rules
Off-street parking requirements for rental guests, limits on the number of vehicles, and restrictions on street parking near rental properties.
Occupancy Limits
Maximum number of guests allowed per rental unit, often based on the number of bedrooms or square footage of the property.
Insurance Requirements
Liability insurance minimums and other coverage that hosts must carry when renting their property to short-term guests.
Night Caps
Limits on how many nights per year a property can be rented as a short-term rental, sometimes called annual caps or night limits.
Host Presence Rule
Whether your city allows only home-sharing (host on-site during the rental) versus whole-home unhosted rentals, and the enforcement process for violations.
Primary-Residence-Only Rule
Rules limiting short-term rentals to a host's primary residence, including documentation required to prove residency and rules against operating multiple listings.
Extended Home Share
Cities like Los Angeles offer an extended permit allowing year-round whole-home rentals beyond the standard cap, eligibility criteria, fees, and review process.
Host Platform Liability
When platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) are liable for unpermitted listings, registration-number display rules and platform takedown obligations.