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Oakley, CA local landlord rules

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State law also applies. See California landlord-tenant law.

Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Short-term rentals (Airbnb)Renting a short-term rental unit requires an annual city short-term rental permit, which cannot be transferred to a new owner.
Rental licensing / registrationRental property owners must register each rental property with the city every year and pay a registration fee.
Rental inspectionsNon-exempt rental properties are subject to periodic city inspection, with re-inspections until deficiencies are corrected and a fee paid…

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Short-term rentals (Airbnb)

Renting a short-term rental unit requires an annual city short-term rental permit, which cannot be transferred to a new owner. The code states: "It shall be unlawful for an owner to rent any short-term rental unit to any transient without having a valid short-term rental permit issued by the City pursuant to the provisions of this chapter" (§ 5.15.110).

Verified Source: Oakley Municipal Code § 5.15.110 · last checked 2026-10-16

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Rental licensing / registration

Rental property owners must register each rental property with the city every year and pay a registration fee. The code states: "It shall be unlawful to rent or lease a rental property without registering the rental property with the City on an annual basis" (§ 4.30.210).

Verified Source: Oakley Municipal Code § 4.30.210 · last checked 2026-10-16

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Rental inspections

Non-exempt rental properties are subject to periodic city inspection, with re-inspections until deficiencies are corrected and a fee paid by the owner. The code states: "(a) Unless otherwise exempt under this chapter, every rental property shall be subject to periodic inspection to determine whether any substandard condition exists at a rental dwelling or its premises, to determine whether there is a violation of this code or the checklist, and to ensure compliance with the requirements described in this chapter" (§ 4.30.402).

Verified Source: Oakley Municipal Code § 4.30.402 · last checked 2026-10-16

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