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Can you BnB it in Guadalupe?
RestrictedGuadalupe allows short term rentals in all residential zones under a dedicated zoning chapter. Every rental needs a city registration and business license, unhosted rentals also need an administrative use permit and are limited to 120 days per calendar year, and a registration expires when the home is sold.
The rules, with their sources
Permit or licenseA permit or license is required before operating.L118.55.050(A)(1) · code text · checked 2026-10-10
Hosted onlyThe code does not limit rentals to hosted stays.L1Ord. 2022-497, Section 1 · code text · checked 2026-10-10
Primary residenceThe code does not require the rental to be the operator's primary residence.L118.55.020 · code text · checked 2026-10-10
Night capUnhosted rentals are capped at 120 nights per year.L1Ord. 2022-497, Section 1 · code text · checked 2026-10-10
Caps and limitsAn unhosted short term rental may operate no more than 120 days per calendar year. A primary residence rented with the host present has no annual limit.L118.55.060(D) · code text · checked 2026-10-10
Transfer when the home sellsAn approved registration automatically expires when the dwelling is sold or transferred, and registrations may not be assigned, transferred, or loaned.L118.55.050(A)(5) · code text · checked 2026-10-10
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In the city's own words
18.55.050(A)(1)“Prior to advertising or making available any residence for short-term rents, hosts shall register the residence as a short-term rental with the City.” source
18.55.040“Unhosted short-term rental uses shall be allowed in all residential zones in the City of Guadalupe subject to obtaining an administrative use permit as provided in Chapter 18.72” source
18.55.060“Any property used as a short-term rental requires approval of a City business license.” source
18.55.060(D)“A dwelling unit may be occupied as an unhosted short-term rental for no more than 120 days per calendar year.” source
Citation: Ord. 2022-497, Section 1
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