Registration Rules: Chula Vista vs Oceanside
How do registration rules rules compare between Chula Vista, CA and Oceanside, CA?
Chula Vista and Oceanside have similar restriction levels.
Chula Vista, CA
San Diego County
Chula Vista requires STR permits under CVMC Ch. 5.68, effective 2022. Operators must be city residents (275+ days/year) and are limited to two STR permits — one primary residence plus one non-primary. Application fee is $250 with $175 annual renewal.
View full Chula Vista rules →Oceanside, CA
San Diego County
Oceanside requires STR permits under Chapter 24, amended in 2024. Non-hosted STRs banned outside the Coastal Zone. A cap of 480 non-hosted permits applies west of Coast Highway. Permit fee is $250 annually with a 2-night minimum stay.
View full Oceanside rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Chula Vista | Oceanside |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $250 | - |
| Renewal Fee | $175 annually | - |
| Max Permits | 2 per resident | - |
| Primary Home | 90 whole-home days/yr | - |
| Permit Fee | - | $250/year |
| Non-Hosted Cap | - | 480 (west of Coast Hwy) |
| Min Stay | - | 2 nights |
| Max Bedrooms | - | 5 per STR |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Chula Vista FAQ
Can I operate an STR in Chula Vista?
Yes, with a permit under CVMC 5.68. You must be a Chula Vista resident (275+ days/year), hold a business license and TOT certificate, and apply with a $250 fee. Maximum two permits per person.
Can non-residents operate STRs in Chula Vista?
No. The ordinance requires operators to be Chula Vista residents for at least 275 days per year. You cannot live elsewhere and rent out a property in Chula Vista as an STR.
Oceanside FAQ
Can I operate an STR outside the Coastal Zone?
Only hosted STRs where you live on the property. Non-hosted STRs outside the Coastal Zone were banned effective February 2024.
Can I rent my ADU as a short-term rental?
Not if the ADU or JADU was permitted after September 9, 2017. Neither the ADU nor the primary residence may be used as an STR.
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