Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cupertino, CA

STRs must be incidental uses operated by a primary resident, with unhosted stays limited to 60 days per year. Occupancy is capped at twice the number of bedrooms (or two for a studio), and operators must provide at least one on-site parking space and maintain a 24/7 local contact reachable within 60 minutes.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Cupertino. 1) Register the STR via the City's Host Compliance portal, submit the STR Acknowledgement Form, and pay the $211 fee. 2) Apply for a Business License Certification through the City's Accela online portal. 3) Maintain required documentation, including a guest manual and vehicle registry, to ensure ongoing compliance.

1) Register the STR via the City's Host Compliance portal, submit the STR Acknowledgement Form, and pay the $211 fee. 2) Apply for a Business License Certification through the City's Accela online portal. 3) Maintain required documentation, including a guest manual and vehicle registry, to ensure ongoing compliance.