Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ventura County, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Ventura County, CA, but with restrictions. Temporary rentals are allowed only in designated TRU Overlay Zones (Coastal and Non-Coastal). Requirements include an active TRU permit, a county business license, and Transient Occupancy Tax collection; 'homeshares' require the owner to be present and maintain at least 20% ownership, while 'short-term rentals' do not require owner presence but must have a 24/7 local manager within 40 miles. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Temporary rentals are allowed only in designated TRU Overlay Zones (Coastal and Non-Coastal). Requirements include an active TRU permit, a county business license, and Transient Occupancy Tax collection; 'homeshares' require the owner to be present and maintain at least 20% ownership, while 'short-term rentals' do not require owner presence but must have a 24/7 local manager within 40 miles.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Ventura County. 1. Create a Ventura County Citizen Access account and submit a Code Compliance application for a Temporary Rental Unit. 2. Submit required documents (site/floor plans, business license, property manager contact, and affidavits) and pay the application fee ($1,525 for short-term rentals). 3. Pass a site inspection verifying building and zoning code compliance to receive a one-year permit.

1. Create a Ventura County Citizen Access account and submit a Code Compliance application for a Temporary Rental Unit. 2. Submit required documents (site/floor plans, business license, property manager contact, and affidavits) and pay the application fee ($1,525 for short-term rentals). 3. Pass a site inspection verifying building and zoning code compliance to receive a one-year permit.

Vrbo is permitted in Ventura County, CA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Ventura County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Ventura County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.