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Overview
San Diego passed STR regulations in 2022. Mission Beach and some areas have caps. Permits required citywide.
Recent Changes: 2022 regulations created a tiered license system. Whole-home rentals (Tier 2) are capped at 1% of housing stock citywide.
Permit Requirements
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Types
Tier 1 (Primary Residence), Tier 2 (Whole Home - Any Zone), Tier 3 (Mission Beach), Tier 4 (Grandfathered)
Permit Cost
$1,000+ annually (varies by tier)
Renewal
Annual
Operating Rules
Max Occupancy
2 per bedroom plus 2 (max 10)
Quiet Hours
10pm - 8am
Parking
Off-street parking required
Taxes Required
- 10.5% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
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