HostReadySouth San Francisco allows short-term rentals in single-family homes with a permit. You must be the permanent resident (owner or tenant) of the property, and only single-family dwellings qualify. Multi-family units and ADUs are not eligible. The city distinguishes between hosted rentals (where you remain on site) and non-hosted rentals (where you leave during the guest stay). For hosted rentals, there is no annual cap on rental days and occupancy is limited to 2 renters. For non-hosted rentals, you may rent for a maximum of 90 aggregate days per permit year, with occupancy of 2 renters per bedroom plus 2 additional renters. You can only hold one STR permit per lot. Requirements include providing at least one off-street parking space, having a local contact person available to respond within one hour, and obtaining a business license. Permits must be renewed annually before January 1st, and operators must pay Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and Conference Center Tax (CCT).
Licensing and Permits
San Francisco requires hosts to obtain an STR license or permit before listing their property on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO.
Enforcement
San Francisco has high enforcement of STR regulations. Operating without proper licensing or failing to comply with local regulations can result in citations, fines, and potential loss of your permit.
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