Short-Term Rental Regulations
in San Ramon, CA

STRs are allowed in residential districts but subject to Zoning Ordinance Section D4-27 requirements: ADUs/JADUs are ineligible; maximum occupancy is two adults per bedroom; un-hosted STRs (owner not on-site) are limited to a maximum of 12 weeks per calendar year while hosted STRs have no specific weeks cap; no special events allowed; onsite parking must be used before street parking; operator must provide a 24/7 local contact who can respond within 30 minutes and must register for and remit Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in San Ramon. 1) Complete the City Short-Term Rental Registration Form and submit it to planning@sanramon.ca.gov and submit an online Business License Application via the City portal; include required information (property address, hosted/un-hosted status, owner/operator names, 24/7 local contact, number of bedrooms, proof of insurance, acknowledgement of building-code compliance, and Terms of Use). 2) Pay the registration/renewal fee (amount set by City Council Resolution) at time of submission; Director/designee reviews the application and may impose additional conditions. 3) Renew annually (submit renewal and fee at least 30 days prior to expiration); registration is non-transferable.

1) Complete the City Short-Term Rental Registration Form and submit it to planning@sanramon.ca.gov and submit an online Business License Application via the City portal; include required information (property address, hosted/un-hosted status, owner/operator names, 24/7 local contact, number of bedrooms, proof of insurance, acknowledgement of building-code compliance, and Terms of Use). 2) Pay the registration/renewal fee (amount set by City Council Resolution) at time of submission; Director/designee reviews the application and may impose additional conditions. 3) Renew annually (submit renewal and fee at least 30 days prior to expiration); registration is non-transferable.