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City of San Mateo - Short-Term Rental Registration Application

Anyone who rents out any room or rooms, or portions of a legal dwelling unit – such as a single-family dwelling, multi-family unit, or condo – for residing, sleeping, or lodging purposes for less than 30 consecutive calendar days are required to obtain a Short-Term Rental Registration.


Basic Registration Requirements

  • Must have a current Business License with the City of San Mateo

  • Must provide complete and valid application information

  • Provide a Local Contact Person who will respond within 60 minutes to neighborhood issues or complaints

  • Must not rent property for more than 120 days a year when hosts are not present

  • Must not have any parties or other Special Events on the property

  • Parking requirements and occupancy limits are dependent on number of bedrooms

  • The annual STR Registration Fee is $250 per year and is due July 1st each year.


    • IMPORTANT: Before you begin the application process, you must download and complete the two required documents below to attach with your STR Registration application.

    Rules and Regulations -- Click Here to access form

    Parking Form -- Click Here to access form


    If you need any assistance with the application process, you are welcome to contact us at sanmateotot@hdlgov.com or by phone at (650) 443-9056. Phone support is Monday through Fridday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (PST).