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Roseville

Strict
California · City of RosevilleUpdated Mar 9, 2026
Gold-standard verification1% sourced

Cross-referenced against 4 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.

Verified Feb 5, 2026Sources 4

Summary

Plain-english overview

Short-term rentals in Roseville are restricted to primary residences and require an annual city permit, business license, and a 10% transient occupancy tax.

Restriction level

Severity 91
Classification
Strict
91
Severity

Why this classification

  • Primary residence required
  • Owner-occupied required
  • Standard permit fee: $185
  • Limited to 1 property per owner
  • Tenants cannot host
  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • No night cap

In plain English

What this means for you

You can only host a short-term rental in your own home (primary residence) and you must get a special STR permit and a city business license. You are limited to a maximum of six guests at a time and must respond to any neighbor complaints within 30 minutes. You must also collect a 10% lodging tax from guests and remit it to the city monthly.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredNo
Night limitNone
Primary residenceRequired
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$185

4 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1Primary residence is strictly required; you cannot operate an STR in a second home or investment property.
  2. 2Short-term rentals are explicitly prohibited in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
  3. 3Owners or a designated contact must be reachable and able to respond to the property within 30 minutes of a complaint.
  4. 4The Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) was increased from 6% to 10% following the passage of Measure C in 2022.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility6 rules
  • Roseville does NOT allow tenants to host STRs. Only property owners may operate short-term rentals.
  • Roseville requires that the property be the host's primary residence.
  • Roseville allows STRs in the following property types: Single-family dwelling.
  • Roseville limits hosts to a maximum of 1 STR properties per owner.
  • Roseville allows STRs in the following zones: Residential.
Requirements7 rules
  • Roseville STR warning: Short-term rentals are explicitly prohibited in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
  • Roseville requires liability insurance for STR hosts. Minimum coverage: 500,000.
  • Roseville STR warning: Owners or a designated contact must be reachable and able to respond to the property within 30 minutes of a complaint.
Application process6 rules
  • Roseville STR permit - Step 1: Obtain City Business License. Apply for a standard business license through the City of Roseville Finance Department. This is required in addition to the STR permit. Required documents: Business information, Owner ID. Time: 1-2 weeks. Cost: $52.
Fees & costs1 rule
  • Roseville charges a registration fee of $185 (annual).
Taxes1 rule
  • Roseville charges a Transient Occupancy Tax of 0.1%.
Limits & restrictions1 rule
  • Roseville limits STRs to a maximum of 6 guests.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Roseville requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, posted emergency contact, trash plan, noise restrictions (Must respond to complaints within 30 minutes).
Penalties1 rule
  • Roseville enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First violation: Unspecified fine. Subsequent violations: Permit revocation.
Exemptions1 rule
  • Roseville exempts the following from STR regulations: bed and breakfast establishments, hotels and motels, long-term stays (30+ days), Stays over 30 days are exempt from TOT.

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Roseville

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Step 1

Obtain City Business License

Apply for a standard business license through the City of Roseville Finance Department. This is required in addition to the STR permit.

1-2 weeks$52
Documents needed
  • Business information
  • Owner ID
Official resource
Step 2

Register for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)

Register your property for the 10% TOT collection and monthly remittance through the city's third-party vendor, HdL.

1 weekFree
Documents needed
  • Property address
  • Contact info
Official resource
Step 3

Submit Short-Term Rental Permit Application

Complete the STR-specific application via the HdL portal. This includes verifying primary residency and safety compliance.

2-4 weeks$185
Documents needed
  • Proof of primary residence
  • Floor plan
  • Neighbor notification proof
  • Proof of liability insurance
Official resource
Step 4

Complete Neighbor Notification

Owners must provide notice to all neighbors adjacent to the property with contact information for the responsible person.

1 dayFree
Documents needed
  • Neighbor Notification Form
Official resource

Frequently asked questions

5 answered

Disclaimer

Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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