Hayward · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in Hayward?
In Hayward, a bed and breakfast is allowed in 4 base zones (UN, UN-L, DT-MS and UC) and needs a permit in 3 (RO, NE and NG, 1 with a condition) (Hayward use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: UN, UN-L, DT-MS and UC
- Needs a permit: RO, NE and NG
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Hayward Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a bed and breakfast can go
Hayward's code calls this use “Bed and Breakfast (S42); Hotel or motel with note 4 (S6, RO)”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| UN | Allowed | § 10-28.2.3.010 |
| UN-L | Allowed | § 10-28.2.3.010 |
| DT-MS | Allowed | § 10-28.2.3.010 |
| UC | Allowed | § 10-28.2.3.010 |
| RO | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note 4: Bed and breakfast only. | § 10-1.802 |
| NE | Needs an administrative use permit | § 10-28.2.3.010 |
| NG | Needs an administrative use permit | § 10-28.2.3.010 |
What else applies
- Not covered here: Zones whose uses are written as bulleted lists, not tables, and are mostly not used in the cells below: MH, SMU, CC-C, CC-R, CC-P, AT-O/IP/AC/C/R/RM, OS, PF, PD. I used only the A (Agricultural) and FP lists, where the permit class is clear. CC-C/CC-R/CC-P list sections have 'administrative' and 'conditional' sub-lists that the stored text runs together, so I did not read permit levels there.; Definitions (Section 10-1.3500: group home sizes, livestock, educational facility, convalescent facility) and Section 10-1.204 / 10-1.2735 / 10-1.2736 are not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Hayward
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the RO zone in Hayward?
Only with a conditional use permit. Hayward's use table lists it that way in RO (§ 10-1.802). The code adds a condition: “Bed and breakfast only.”
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the UN zone in Hayward?
Yes. Hayward's use table lists it as allowed in UN (§ 10-28.2.3.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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