Night Caps: Fullerton vs Garden Grove

Is there a limit on how many nights I can rent my property as an STR?

No. Unincorporated Orange County does not impose annual night caps on short-term rentals. You can rent year-round subject to TOT collection and other requirements.

Can my HOA limit STR nights?

Yes. HOA CC&Rs may restrict or prohibit short-term rentals regardless of county permissiveness. Check your community's governing documents.

Do neighboring cities have night caps?

Policies vary by city. Some OC cities impose night caps or ban STRs in residential zones entirely. County unincorporated areas have no such limits.

Is there a limit on how many nights I can rent my property in Garden Grove?

No. Garden Grove does not currently impose an annual night cap on STR properties. Permitted operators may rent year-round as long as they comply with all Chapter 5.68 requirements and pay transient occupancy tax.

Could Garden Grove add a night cap in the future?

Yes. The city periodically reviews STR regulations and may consider implementing annual night limits based on community feedback, housing availability, and the impact of short-term rentals on neighborhoods.

Do I still need to report rental nights even without a cap?

Yes. All STR operators must collect and remit transient occupancy tax to the city for every rental night. The city tracks rental activity through the permit program regardless of whether a night cap exists.