Night Caps: Moorpark vs Ventura
How do night caps rules compare between Moorpark, CA and Ventura, CA?
Moorpark has fewer restrictions than Ventura.
Moorpark, CA
Ventura County
Moorpark may apply annual night caps on unhosted short-term rentals to preserve neighborhood character and limit conversion of single-family homes into year-round commercial lodging in residential zones under MMC Title 5.
View full Moorpark rules →Ventura, CA
Ventura County
Ventura uses minimum-stay rules instead of an annual night cap. SBMC §6.455.125(D) requires a 7-night minimum stay from the second Friday in June through the last Friday in August. The rest of the year, the minimum stay is 2 nights AND the unit may be rented no more than once in any consecutive 7-day period — effectively one booking per week off-season.
View full Ventura rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Moorpark | Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| Applies to | Unhosted rentals | - |
| Tracking | Annual booking log | - |
| Penalty | Permit non-renewal | - |
| Authority | City Council | - |
| Summer window | - | Second Friday in June through last Friday in August |
| Summer minimum stay | - | 7 nights (SBMC §6.455.125(D)) |
| Off-season minimum stay | - | 2 nights |
| Off-season booking frequency | - | No more than once in any consecutive 7-day period |
| Outer STR ceiling | - | Tenancy of 30 consecutive days or less (§6.455.020); 31+ days exits the STR scheme |
| Annual night cap | - | None — Ventura uses minimum-stay/turnover limits, not a day cap |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Moorpark FAQ
Do hosted stays count toward the cap?
Generally no — caps target unhosted commercial-style rentals; confirm current rules with Moorpark Community Development before relying on this distinction.
How do I track rental nights?
Keep booking platform records and reservation logs; the city may request these annually at permit renewal to verify compliance.
Ventura FAQ
What is the minimum stay for an STR in Ventura?
Seven nights from the second Friday in June through the last Friday in August. The rest of the year, two nights minimum, and you cannot start more than one booking in any rolling 7-day window (SBMC §6.455.125(D)).
Does Ventura cap the number of nights I can rent each year?
No — there is no annual night cap. The turnover limits (1 booking per 7-day window off-season, 7-night blocks in summer) are the main throttle. In summer that effectively means about one booking per week.
What about long-term tenancies?
Any tenancy of 31 consecutive days or more falls outside the STR definition in SBMC §6.455.020 and outside the 10% TOT under §4.115.030. Those are treated as residential leases (potentially covered by California AB 1482 if the building qualifies).
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