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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fremont, CA

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

STRs are permitted only in a host’s primary residence (whole or portion); host must be a homeowner or long-term tenant and provide proof of residency (examples: driver’s license, income tax statement, or property tax statement with homeowner’s exemption). STRs are defined as rentals of less than 30 consecutive nights; advertisements must display the STR permit number, permitted occupancy, and permitted number of transient vehicles, and hosts must post city Good Neighbor Guidelines and meet life-safety requirements (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguisher, adequate egress).

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Apply online via the City’s Short-Term Rental Permit Portal (https://portal.deckard.com/ca-alameda-city_of_fremont-str-portal/). 2) Provide required proof of primary residence and host/local contact information, sign/post the City Good Neighbor Guidelines, and ensure compliance with building/health/life-safety codes. 3) Permit is no-cost per the ordinance; City set a compliance deadline for existing operators to obtain a permit by the end of 2024.

Official Resources

Official Fremont STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Fremont, CA?
STRs are permitted only in a host’s primary residence (whole or portion); host must be a homeowner or long-term tenant and provide proof of residency (examples: driver’s license, income tax statement, or property tax statement with homeowner’s exemption). STRs are defined as rentals of less than 30 consecutive nights; advertisements must display the STR permit number, permitted occupancy, and permitted number of transient vehicles, and hosts must post city Good Neighbor Guidelines and meet life-safety requirements (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguisher, adequate egress).
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Fremont?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Fremont. 1) Apply online via the City’s Short-Term Rental Permit Portal (https://portal.deckard.com/ca-alameda-city_of_fremont-str-portal/). 2) Provide required proof of primary residence and host/local contact information, sign/post the City Good Neighbor Guidelines, and ensure compliance with building/health/life-safety codes. 3) Permit is no-cost per the ordinance; City set a compliance deadline for existing operators to obtain a permit by the end of 2024.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Fremont?
1) Apply online via the City’s Short-Term Rental Permit Portal (https://portal.deckard.com/ca-alameda-city_of_fremont-str-portal/). 2) Provide required proof of primary residence and host/local contact information, sign/post the City Good Neighbor Guidelines, and ensure compliance with building/health/life-safety codes. 3) Permit is no-cost per the ordinance; City set a compliance deadline for existing operators to obtain a permit by the end of 2024.
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction