Berkeley revokes short-term rental permits after three substantiated violations within twelve months, with revoked hosts barred from re-registering for two years under the 2017 ordinance amendments.
BMC 23.328 establishes a graduated enforcement ladder. A first violation triggers a written notice and administrative fine. A second within twelve months doubles the fine. A third substantiated violation revokes the STR permit and bars reapplication for two calendar years. Common triggers include exceeding the 90-night unhosted cap, hosting without primary residency, ignoring noise rules, and failing to remit transient occupancy tax. The City Manager publishes revocation lists and notifies hosting platforms to delist the property.
Three substantiated infractions within twelve months strip the host of permit eligibility for two years and forfeit any prepaid registration fees, plus underlying fines remain owed.
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