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Night Caps: Ojai vs Oxnard

How do night caps rules compare between Ojai, CA and Oxnard, CA?

Ojai, CA

Ventura County

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Oxnard, CA

Ventura County

Heavy Restrictions

Oxnard caps non-owner-occupied vacation rentals at 100 rented nights per calendar year. Owner-occupied homeshares are not capped. A citywide 5 percent neighborhood permit cap and 200-foot separation between vacation-rental units also apply, with quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

View full Oxnard rules β†’

Key Facts Comparison

FactOjaiOxnard
Vacation Rental Cap-100 nights per calendar year
Homeshare Cap-None (owner must reside on-site)
Quiet Hours-10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Neighborhood Cap-5% of units per General Plan neighborhood
Separation->= 200 feet between vacation rentals
Permit Required-Yes - STR permit + business tax cert
TOT Required-Yes (City Transient Occupancy Tax)
Local Contact-24-hour responsible person required
Coastal Zone-Additional CCC-approved rules apply
Confirm-Code Compliance (805) 385-7950

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Ojai FAQ

No FAQs available.

Oxnard FAQ

How many nights can I rent my Oxnard home as a vacation rental?

If you do not live on the property, no more than 100 nights per calendar year. Owner-occupied homeshares have no annual night cap.

Do I need a permit even if I only rent occasionally?

Yes. Any rental of less than 30 consecutive days requires an Oxnard STR permit plus a business tax certificate and TOT registration before the first booking.

Why was my STR application denied even though I qualify?

Oxnard caps Vacation Rental permits at roughly 5 percent of units per General Plan neighborhood and requires 200 feet between units. Once a neighborhood is full, new permits are waitlisted.

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