 New Short-Term Rental Ordinance Adopted for Fremont
A new Short-Term Rental (STR) ordinance has been adopted for Fremont. On Tuesday, January 9, the Fremont City Council adopted the new ordinance, which takes effect on Thursday, February 8. A STR refers to an activity in which a “host” agrees to rent out all or a portion of a residential unit to a “guest” for less than 30 consecutive nights. The ordinance continues to allow STRs to operate in Fremont but adopts regulations that fit the characteristics of the city and preserve community character. Read the adopted draft ordinance for additional details.
Under the new ordinance, a no-cost STR permit will be required to establish, operate, or maintain a STR in Fremont. City staff is in the process of developing a STR permit application and permit process. Once this information is available, staff will notify those who have shown interest in this topic through MyFremont and those currently operating a STR in Fremont. STR operators will have until the end of 2024 to obtain a permit and operate in accordance with the provisions of the new ordinance.
For more information, please contact the City’s Code Enforcement Manager, David Wage, at 510-494-4447 or by email.
City of Fremont offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This closure will not affect police and fire services, except the Fremont Police Department’s front desk will be closed. City offices and FPD’s front desk will reopen Tuesday, January 16, for regular business hours.
January 16 City Council Meeting Cancellation
The January 16, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be Tuesday, February 6, 2024. The meeting agenda and how to attend the meeting will be posted online in the Agenda Center at least 72 hours in advance of a regularly scheduled meeting.
Catch up on January 9 Council Meeting
Did you miss this week’s January 9 City Council meeting? Catch up on the meeting agenda and webcast for a variety of updates.
 Apply to be a City of Fremont Commissioner or Advisory Board Member
Looking for a way to make a difference in the Fremont community? Consider serving the City of Fremont as a commissioner or an advisory board member! The City of Fremont currently has vacancies on its Art Review Board, Economic Development Advisory Commission, Environmental Sustainability Commission, George W. Patterson House Advisory Board, Historical Architectural Review Board, Human Relations Commission, Library Advisory Commission, Mobility Commission, Recreation Commission, Rent Review Board, and Youth Advisory Commission. The City Clerk’s Office welcomes applications for all Boards, Commission and Committees throughout the year. For more information about each board and commission, or to download an Advisory Body application, visit our website. You may also obtain an application from the City Clerk’s Office at 3300 Capitol Ave., Building A. For more information contact 510-284-4060 or send an email.
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