CA SB60

Increases maximum fines for short-term rental ordinance violations that pose a threat to public health or safety: $1,500 for first violation, $3,000 for second violation within one year, and $5,000 for each additional violation within one year.

Defines "short-term rental" as a residential dwelling rented for 30 consecutive days or less, excluding hotels, motels, bed and breakfast inns, and time-share properties.

Applies higher fine limits only to infractions threatening public health or safety; does not apply to first-time failures to register or pay business license fees.

Requires cities and counties to establish a hardship waiver process allowing responsible parties to reduce fines upon showing bona fide compliance efforts and undue financial burden.

Takes effect immediately as an urgency statute due to strain on public resources as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted statewide.