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Can you BnB it in San Leandro?

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Permit or licenseNo permit is required; the code has no short-term rental permit program.L1San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 2-10 Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax, sections 2-10-105 and 2-10-110 (Ord. 83-033, 11/21/83; Ord. 89-015, 7/17/89; Ord. 94-012, 6/13/94; Ord. 2016-026, 12/19/16); Zoning Code section 1.12.108 definitions · code text · checked 2026-09-13
Transfer when the home sellsCode silent on transfer. San Leandro has no short term rental permit or license in the municipal code, so there is no permit to transfer on sale. A transient occupancy tax registration certificate is required of hotel operators under Chapter 2-10 but that chapter has not been read yet beyond the definitions and tax rate sections.L1San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 2-10 Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax, sections 2-10-105 and 2-10-110 (Ord. 83-033, 11/21/83; Ord. 89-015, 7/17/89; Ord. 94-012, 6/13/94; Ord. 2016-026, 12/19/16); Zoning Code section 1.12.108 definitions · code text · checked 2026-09-13
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In the city's own words

2-10-105“Transient means any person who exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of concession, permit, right of access, license or other agreement for a period of 30 consecutive calendar days or less, counting portions of calendar days as full days.” source
2-10-110“For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, including, but not limited to, any inn, motel, or time-share facilities, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of 14% of the rent charged by the operator.” source
1.12.108“Establishments with no more than six guest rooms, offering lodging on a short-term rental not to exceed 30 days.” source

Citation: San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 2-10 Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax, sections 2-10-105 and 2-10-110 (Ord. 83-033, 11/21/83; Ord. 89-015, 7/17/89; Ord. 94-012, 6/13/94; Ord. 2016-026, 12/19/16); Zoning Code section 1.12.108 definitions

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