Guesthouse.
San José Municipal Code § 20.200.470
in effect"Guesthouse" means a building which is designed or used to accommodate a maximum of ten guests, where guest rooms are provided: A. For a fixed period of at least thirty consecutive calendar days, in exchange for an agreed payment of a fixed amount of money or other compensation based on the period of occupancy; or B. For incidental transient occupancy in compliance with Part 2.5 of Chapter 20.80 . (Ords. 26248, 29523.)
Source: San José Municipal Code (Municode library)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinancesFetched: 7/25/2026