Fremont, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Alameda County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $0Tax: 10%Owner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
$0License Cost
no limitAnnual Cap
10%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$0
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Yearno limit
Density / Distance Cap1 STR per dwelling unit
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT10%

Zoning Restrictions

  • Not allowed in ADUs or JADUs

Official Sources

Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Fremont, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Fremont, California are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $0). The property must be owner-occupied. A lodging/occupancy tax of 10% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Fremont, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Fremont, California. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Fremont?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $0.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Fremont?

Short-term rentals in Fremont are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 10%.

Where do these Fremont short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Fremont'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 Fremont, Alameda County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.