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ADU Rental Restrictions: Chula Vista vs Fallbrook

How do adu rental restrictions rules compare between Chula Vista, CA and Fallbrook, CA?

Chula Vista, CA

San Diego County

Heavy Restrictions

Chula Vista ADUs may only be rented for terms of 30 days or more, per CVMC Title 19 and California Government Code §65852.2(a)(7). Short-term rentals under 30 days require a separate STR permit under CVMC Chapter 5.68 (Ord. 3514, 2022), and ADUs created after Jan. 1, 2020 are statutorily ineligible for STR use. Long-term rental is permitted without separate licensing.

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Fallbrook, CA

San Diego County

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Key Facts Comparison

FactChula VistaFallbrook
Long-Term (30+ days)Permitted-
Short-Term (<30 days)Prohibited for ADUs-
State LawGov. Code §65852.2(a)(7)-
STR CodeCVMC Ch. 5.68 (Ord. 3514, 2022)-
STR Fines$100 – $2,000 per violation-

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Chula Vista FAQ

Can I rent my Chula Vista ADU on Airbnb?

No. California Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(7) and CVMC Title 19 require ADU rentals to be 30 days or longer. ADUs are not eligible for STR permits under CVMC Chapter 5.68, even though the primary dwelling on the lot may be.

Does my Chula Vista long-term ADU rental need a permit?

No separate permit is required for rentals of 30 days or more. Standard California landlord-tenant rules apply. The STR program in CVMC Ch. 5.68 only applies to rentals under 30 days, which are not available for ADUs.

Fallbrook FAQ

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