Daly City, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — San Mateo County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026
100Annual Cap

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$750.00 (new); $142.50 (renewal); Business License minimum $110.00 per year
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year100
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTTransient Occupancy Tax (TOT) required quarterly

Official Sources

dalycity.org/428/Short-Term-Rentals
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Daly City, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Daly City, California are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $750.00 (new); $142.50 (renewa). The home must be the host's primary residence. A lodging/occupancy tax of Transient Occupancy applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Daly City, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Daly City, California. The home must be the host's primary residence.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Daly City?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $750.00 (new); $142.50 (renewa.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Daly City?

Short-term rentals in Daly City are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of Transient Occupancy .

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Daly City?

Yes — Daly City sets a cap of 100 rental nights per year.

Where do these Daly City short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Daly City's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Daly City, San Mateo County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.