Occupancy Limits: Moorpark vs Simi Valley
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Moorpark, CA and Simi Valley, CA?
Moorpark and Simi Valley have similar restriction levels.
Moorpark, CA
Ventura County
Moorpark limits STR occupancy to 2 guests per bedroom plus 2, with a maximum of 10 overnight guests. Daytime gatherings are capped at 1.5 times the overnight limit. Events and parties are prohibited at STR properties.
View full Moorpark rules →Simi Valley, CA
Ventura County
The Simi Valley short-term rental ordinance approved on first reading May 11, 2026 caps overnight occupancy at two adults per bedroom (children are not counted), bans all events and parties, and requires neighbor notification for unhosted units. Until the ordinance becomes effective on January 1, 2027, there is no city-specific guest cap, and the California Building Code (Title 24 CCR) occupant-load default applies.
View full Simi Valley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Moorpark | Simi Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Occupancy Formula | 2 per bedroom + 2, max 10 overnight | - |
| Daytime Limit | 1.5x overnight occupancy | - |
| Events/Parties | Prohibited at all STR properties | - |
| Code Enforcement | (805) 517-6200 | - |
| Occupancy Cap (Eff. 2027) | - | 2 adults per bedroom; children not counted |
| Events / Parties | - | Prohibited |
| Noise Monitoring | - | Required at STR |
| Neighbor Notice (Unhosted) | - | Owners within 200 ft |
| Current Default (pre-2027) | - | CA Building Code occupant load |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. Sun-Thu; 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. Fri/Sat (SVMC 5-16.02) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Moorpark FAQ
How many guests can stay at a Moorpark short-term rental?
Occupancy is 2 per bedroom plus 2 additional guests, with a maximum of 10 overnight. A 4-bedroom home allows 10 overnight guests (the cap). Children under 2 are not counted.
Can I host events at my Moorpark STR?
No. Events, parties, and commercial functions are prohibited. Daytime gatherings are limited to 1.5 times the overnight limit. Violations carry a $2,000 fine and 60-day permit suspension.
Do detached guesthouses count toward Moorpark STR occupancy?
Only if the guesthouse is properly permitted as habitable space. Unpermitted structures cannot be used for guest sleeping, and using them carries a $1,000 fine.
Simi Valley FAQ
How many guests can stay overnight at a Simi Valley short-term rental?
Once the new ordinance takes effect January 1, 2027, the cap is two adults per bedroom; children are not counted. Until then there is no Simi Valley-specific overnight guest cap, but the California Building Code occupant-load standards and the noise ordinance (SVMC Section 5-16.02) effectively limit large gatherings.
Can I rent my Simi Valley home for a wedding, birthday party, or filming day?
No. The May 2026 ordinance bans events and parties at STRs entirely, regardless of guest count. The City confirmed this in its December 2025 staff presentation to City Council. Larger commercial gatherings would also need a separate Temporary Use Permit under Simi Valley Municipal Code Section 9-22.040.
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