Short-Term Rental Regulations
in San Joaquin County, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in San Joaquin County, CA, but with restrictions. Only one STR is allowed per property with a maximum of 180 rental days per calendar year. Occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests (excluding children under 12), and off-street parking must be provided on-site (1 space for ≤3 bedrooms, 2 spaces for 4+ bedrooms). Operators must maintain a Nuisance Response Plan with 24/7 contact availability and keep written rental records. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Only one STR is allowed per property with a maximum of 180 rental days per calendar year. Occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests (excluding children under 12), and off-street parking must be provided on-site (1 space for ≤3 bedrooms, 2 spaces for 4+ bedrooms). Operators must maintain a Nuisance Response Plan with 24/7 contact availability and keep written rental records.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in San Joaquin County. Submit a Zoning Compliance Review application including three copies of a site plan, a recorded deed, a Nuisance Response Plan, and applicable fees to the Community Development Department. Once approved, the permit is valid for one year; renewal applications must be filed at least 30 days prior to expiration and include updated rental records.

Submit a Zoning Compliance Review application including three copies of a site plan, a recorded deed, a Nuisance Response Plan, and applicable fees to the Community Development Department. Once approved, the permit is valid for one year; renewal applications must be filed at least 30 days prior to expiration and include updated rental records.

Vrbo is permitted in San Joaquin County, CA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in San Joaquin County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for San Joaquin County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.