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Short-term rentals in San Joaquin County

Short-term rentals need a Zoning Compliance Review: 1 per property, at most 180 days a calendar year, none in buildings with 5+ units.

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Key points

  • Short-term rentals: Short-term rentals need a Zoning Compliance Review: 1 per property, at most 180 days a calendar year, none in buildings with 5+ units.

Each rule below links to the section of the San Joaquin County Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What San Joaquin County's code says

San Joaquin County code What San Joaquin County's code adds
Allowed
  • Allowed with limits.
    Applies: Unincorporated county areas, with a short-term rental permit (Zoning Compliance Review). Not in buildings with 5 or more units.
    § 9-409.030 · code text
    A residential dwelling unit located within a building that contains five or more dwelling units may not be operated as a short-term rental.
Cap on rentals
  • No more than 1 short-term rental.
    Applies: Per property.
    § 9-409.030 · code text
    No more than one short-term rental may be operated on a property.
Nights per year
  • No more than 180 days.
    Applies: Total days rented in a calendar year.
    § 9-409.030 · code text
    A short-term rental may not be rented for more than a cumulative total of 180 days in a calendar year.
Permit or registration
  • A Zoning Compliance Review is required.
    Applies: Short-term rentals in unincorporated areas of the county.
    § 9-409.030 · code text
    A Zoning Compliance Review is required to establish or operate a short-term rental in the unincorporated area of the county subject to Chapter 9-803, Zoning Compliance Review.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I rent out my home short-term in San Joaquin County?

Short-term rentals need a Zoning Compliance Review: 1 per property, at most 180 days a calendar year, none in buildings with 5+ units.

General information, not legal advice.

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