Oakland, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Alameda County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Alameda County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Unincorporated Areas of Alameda County only

Official Sources

acgov.org/board/bos_calendar/documents/DocsAgendaReg_7_27_22/GENERAL%20ADMINISTRATION/Regular%20Calendar/Item_4%20Rental%20Registry%20Ordinance.pdf
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Oakland, California

Oakland, California has no separate city ordinance, so Alameda County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Oakland, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Oakland, California.

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

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