Can I Airbnb in Riverside, CA? (2026)
The City of Riverside allows short-term rentals (stays of 30 consecutive days or less) citywide in any legally permitted dwelling unit under Municipal Code Chapter 5.55, adopted August 6, 2024. Hosts must obtain a City Business Tax Certificate before renting or advertising, ensure the city's 13% transient occupancy tax is remitted, designate two local contacts able to respond within 30 minutes, and cap overnight occupancy at two people per bedroom plus one per unit. There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no cap on units per owner, and no annual night limit.
What’s required: a Business Tax Certificate is required; occupancy taxes apply; renew annual.
Check a specific address
Rules can vary by zone and parcel. Resolve any California street address to its jurisdiction and see the verified rules that apply.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Also check HOA/condo rules and your lease, which can prohibit short-term rentals even where the city allows them.