Short-Term Rental Regulations
in San Ramon, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in San Ramon, CA, but with restrictions. 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). 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.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in San Ramon, 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 Ramon 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 Ramon. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.