Sacramento, California has a short-term rental ordinance that went into effect on February 18, 2016, which allows hosts to offer a primary and secondary residential dwelling unit for stays of 30 days or less with a short-term rental permit. The ordinance applies to the City of Sacramento and not to other cities and towns near Sacramento, in unincorporated Sacramento County, and beyond. Hosts are required to register their short-term rental with the City, and the application fee is $230. After the city processes the application, hosts will receive their Short-Term Rental Permit, which must be renewed annually for a fee of $160. Hosts are also required to pay Sacramento's annual business operations tax, which is currently $54, and collect and remit transient occupancy taxes to the city.

The ordinance also prohibits hosts from renting to more than six guests at a time and requires hosts to maintain a rental registry for a three-year period. Hosts must also adhere to the Rental Housing Program Standards, which include requirements for minimum bedding, heating, and ventilation. Additionally, hosts must ensure that their short-term rental properties are clean, safe, and free of any health hazards.

Hosts are required to pay Sacramento's annual business operations tax, which is currently $54, and collect and remit transient occupancy taxes to the city. Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Sacramento, CA will pay the following tax as part of their reservation: Sacramento Transient Occupancy Tax: 12% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, for reservations 30 nights and shorter.

The ordinance also prohibits hosts from renting to more than six guests at a time and requires hosts to maintain a rental registry for a three-year period. Hosts must also adhere to the Rental Housing Program Standards, which include requirements for minimum bedding, heating, and ventilation. Additionally, hosts must ensure that their short-term rental properties are clean, safe, and free of any health hazards.

Hosts must also ensure that their short-term rental properties are accessible to individuals with disabilities and comply with all applicable accessibility regulations. Additionally, hosts must ensure that their properties are not used for any illegal activities or purposes.

The Sacramento Community Development Department or Department of Finance can provide more information about the regulations. Hosts can also consult a local lawyer or tax professional for legal advice.

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