San Diego, CA Short-Term Rentals: Repeat Violator Strikes (2026)
Key Facts
- Strike window
- 12 months prior to violation
- Threshold
- Third confirmed violation
- Outcome
- Hearing officer may revoke license
- Appeal window
- 10 calendar days to request hearing
Summary
A San Diego short-term rental license can be revoked if a hearing officer finds a third violation of the property's operating requirements within the prior 12 months.
(e) If a third violation of any provision of Municipal Code section 510.0107 is alleged to have occurred within the previous 12 months at the dwelling unit or by a host, the hearing officer may revoke the license upon a determination that the third violation has occurred. Notice of the alleged third violation, license revocation, and conduct of the hearing on the alleged third violation and the license revocation shall be combined and the hearing shall be held in accordance with Chapter 1.
("Enforcement of a Short-Term Residential Occupancy License" added 4-14-2021 by O-21305 N.S.; effective 5-29-2021.)
Ch. Art. Div. 5 10 1 12 San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 5: Public Safety, Morals and Welfare (8-2022)
Full Breakdown
SDMC §510.0109(e) lets a hearing officer revoke a short-term residential occupancy license if a third violation of the operating requirements in §510.0107 is alleged to have occurred at the dwelling unit or by the host within the previous 12 months. Notice of the alleged third violation, the proposed revocation, and the hearing are combined into a single proceeding under Chapter 1. Earlier violations can draw a verbal or written warning or a notice of violation at the City Manager's discretion before revocation is triggered.
Violations & Fines
A confirmed third violation within 12 months triggers combined revocation proceedings before a hearing officer under SDMC §510.0109(e); an appeal must be requested in writing within 10 calendar days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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