Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Emeryville, CA

STRs are restricted to single-unit detached houses as an accessory use and are prohibited in ADUs/JADUs. The property must be the permittee's primary residence; non-hosted rentals are capped at 90 days per permit term, while hosted rentals have no day limit. Operators must maintain a business tax certificate, pay transient occupancy tax, and post safety/contact information.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Emeryville. Submit an application to the Planning Division with the required fee and documents, including proof of primary residence (e.g., voter registration, utility bill), photos of safety equipment (detectors/extinguisher), and a current business tax certificate. The Planning Director reviews the application in consultation with building and fire officials; permits expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed before expiration.

Submit an application to the Planning Division with the required fee and documents, including proof of primary residence (e.g., voter registration, utility bill), photos of safety equipment (detectors/extinguisher), and a current business tax certificate. The Planning Director reviews the application in consultation with building and fire officials; permits expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed before expiration.