Palo Alto

Palo Alto restricts short-term rentals to primary residences with a host present, capped at 90 nights per year, and requires a 15.5% transient occupancy tax.

You may only rent out a portion of your home on a short-term basis (less than 30 days) if you are living in the home during the guest's stay. These hosted rentals are limited to 90 days per calendar year, and you must register for a business license and pay a 15.5% hotel tax to the city.