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CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO

STRs in San Francisco must hold a valid permit and provide quarterly reports to the Planning Department. STRs are limited to permanent residences, requiring the host to spend at least 275 nights per calendar year in the unit. Unhosted rentals are limited to 90 nights per year.

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CITY OF SAN JOSE

STRs in San Jose must hold a valid permit. While there is no night limit to hosted STRs, unhosted STRs in San Jose are restricted to a maximum of 180 days per year. Written notice of a local point of contact and contact phone number must be provided to guests when the host is not present.

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Guides & More

Summer vacation rental maintenance checklist for hosts and property managers

Summer brings a surge of bookings, longer stays, and higher expectations. But it also brings heatwaves, insects, and backyard barbecues that can go sideways fast without some foresight. In this guide, we’ll cover key maintenance tips to get your vacation rental...

Summer vacation rental guest communication guides for hosts and property managers

Summer is prime time for vacation rentals, bringing an influx of guests looking to relax, explore, and make memories. But sunshine and school breaks also mean more questions, higher expectations, and some unique seasonal challenges. Clear communication is your best...

Prevent Sex Trafficking: 6 Tips, Plus What to Do If It Happens In Your Rental

Sex trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal activities across the globe, and since the Covid pandemic, an increasing number of traffickers have chosen short-term rentals as venues for their pop-up brothels. Sex trafficking is when someone is compelled to...

10 friendly (but firm) ways to respond to questions about your house rules [+ templates!]

If you self-manage a short-term rental, you have probably fielded some challenging questions or requests from guests, including those that indicate guests would inadvertently – or intentionally – skirt your house rules. Sticking to your house rules and booking...

Communicating Vacation Rental House Rules Effectively [+ templates!]

Setting house rules is crucial to responsibly operating any vacation rental. Effectively communicating those rules holds equal importance but requires a little more social finesse. How do you come across as hospitable even as you tell your guests what they may and may...

FAQs: Service animals at short-term rentals

A frequently asked question in search engines and short-term rental forums is whether a vacation rental can deny a service dog. The answer dwells in a gray area of the law. Am I legally required to allow service dogs in my vacation rental? The Americans with...

Can vacation rentals have cameras? Security, compliance, and privacy considerations

Can vacation rentals have surveillance cameras? This is a frequently asked question that plagues the minds of hosts who want to protect their property and guests who want to protect their privacy. The answer is more than a simple yes or no, and the decision...

FAQs: Do you need short-term rental insurance?

Google searches and questions in hospitality forums show that many hosts struggle to understand short-term rental insurance and what it covers. Here are answers to some of your frequently asked questions about vacation rental insurance and whether you need a separate...

Short-Term Rental Agreements: A Guide for Hosts

Some of the worst hosting experiences serve as parables on the importance of having a detailed short-term rental agreement with guests. A well-drafted rental agreement protects you and your guests from potential disputes and outlines expectations for both...

STR Cleaning 101

Welcoming guests to a pristine home is a nonnegotiable element of staying in business as a short-term rental host – let alone earning a 5-star review. In this guide, we’ll explain how a turnover clean and a residential clean differ and outline the essentials of...

How to welcome global guests inclusively during the FIFA World Cup

This summer, millions of travelers from every corner of the globe will converge on North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The matches in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will attract an influx of fans from more than 200 nations and provide a once-in-a-generation...

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