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San Diego

Short-Term Rental Regulations — California

$1000
Permit Fee
10.5%
Occupancy Tax
No
Owner Only
No cap
Day Limit

Full Requirements

Permit RequiredYes
Permit Fee$1000
Permit RenewalEvery 2 years
Registration RequiredYes
Owner Occupied OnlyNo
Max Rental DaysNo cap
Occupancy Tax Rate10.5%
Platform Collects TaxYes (Airbnb/VRBO collect)
Prohibited ZonesTier 3 permits are subject to a citywide cap and lottery system.

Day Limit Notes

Tier 3 & 4 (whole home) capped at 1% of housing stock. Tier 2 (part-time) limited to 90 days if host is absent.

⚠ Tax Notes

10.5% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).

⚠ Prohibited Zones

Tier 3 permits are subject to a citywide cap and lottery system.

Official Source

San Diego City Government

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Last verified: 2026-03-23 · Always confirm with your local government before listing.