Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ventura County, CA

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.