In most residential zoning districts across California, state law allows property owners to build ADUs with the majority of multi-family and single-family homes.
If you host for 1 to 30 days at a time, you are required to add a short-term residential occupancy license (STRO) and a Transient Occupancy Tax number (TOT) to your listing. Create an account. Pro-tip: Airbnb collects and remits transient occupancy tax for the City of San Diego listings.
The City of San Diego Residential Tenant Protections Ordinance O-21647 (ordinance) provides that the notice required under section 98.0705(a) must be in writing and the copy of Tenant Protection Guide under section 98.0705(b) must be included with the notice.
Short-term rentals in San Diego are defined as properties rented out for less than 30 consecutive days. These rentals are common on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and HomeAway. There are two main types of STRs in San Diego: whole-home rentals and home-sharing rentals.
Zoning Regulations: Research local zoning laws and make sure that building a guest house in the backyard is allowed in your area. Some cities have ordinances that limit construction on properties with small lots or require that any structures comply with certain architectural standards.
The STRO Ordinance requires a license for all STROs of a dwelling unit, or part thereof, for less than one month within the City of San Diego. To determine if your property is located within the City of San Diego, reference the City of San Diego Council District Map.
Condo Ownership When you buy a condo, you own the interior of the unit. Unlike an apartment, where you need the landlord's permission to make changes, you can do whatever you like to the interior of your unit. You're also responsible for interior repairs and maintenance.
Laws always supersede governing documents IF they conflict and the law applies to your HOA. In California, the Davis-Stirling Act may take precedent over general corporation codes because it's specific to HOAs.
Once you buy a home that's part of an HOA, you automatically become a member of the HOA. HOA rules are legally binding, and you must adhere to all rules and regulations in the governing document. Yes, there are bylaws that you may not like, but there are no HOA loopholes.
Many HOAs maintain a website where governing documents are posted. To find HOA rules and regulations online: Navigate to the HOA's official website. Look for sections labeled “Documents,” “Governing Documents,” or “Rules and Regulations.”