https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/california/sunnyvale/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Sunnyvale, CA. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/california/sunnyvale/ The city conducted targeted enforcement sweeps using listing platform data to identify STR properties operating without a valid Sunnyvale permit or in violation of the primary residence requirement. Non-compliant operators received citation notices and were required to cease operations pending compliance. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT california-sunnyvale-2024-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/california/sunnyvale/ Sunnyvale's STR permit renewal process requires re-verification of primary residency status each year. Operators who no longer occupy the permitted property as their primary home must cease STR operations and surrender their permit. The city uses utility billing records and voter registration to verify residency claims. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT california-sunnyvale-2023-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/california/sunnyvale/ Sunnyvale's STR ordinance requires all operators to use the property as their primary residence and to be present or designate an on-site host for any rental periods exceeding 30 consecutive days. Non-hosted rentals are subject to an annual night cap. Investment properties and absentee-owned homes are ineligible for STR permits. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT california-sunnyvale-2022-09-01