Occupancy Limits: Port Hueneme vs Simi Valley
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Port Hueneme, CA and Simi Valley, CA?
Port Hueneme has fewer restrictions than Simi Valley.
Port Hueneme, CA
Ventura County
Port Hueneme STR permits include occupancy limits based on the number of bedrooms and available parking. Maximum occupancy is generally 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional guests. Exceeding occupancy limits is a permit violation.
View full Port Hueneme rules →Simi Valley, CA
Ventura County
Simi Valley does not set STR occupancy limits because short-term rentals are not an allowable land use under Simi Valley Municipal Code section 9-22.030.A.1. A 2024-2026 city effort to license STRs (proposing a two-adults-per-bedroom cap) was rejected by the Planning Commission on March 4, 2026, which recommended a continued citywide ban.
View full Simi Valley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Port Hueneme | Simi Valley |
|---|---|---|
| General Standard | 2 per bedroom + 2 additional | - |
| Posting | Must be posted in rental unit | - |
| Events | Gatherings exceeding occupancy prohibited | - |
| Code | PHMC Chapter 3, Article XVIII | - |
| STR Status | - | Not an allowable use |
| Code Section | - | SVMC 9-22.030.A.1 |
| Occupancy Cap | - | None (banned, not regulated) |
| Proposed Cap | - | 2 adults per bedroom (rejected) |
| Planning Commission | - | 4-0 ban recommendation, Mar 4, 2026 |
| ADUs | - | Cannot be used as STR |
| Long-Term Rentals | - | 31+ days governed by state/zoning |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Port Hueneme FAQ
How many guests can stay in a Port Hueneme STR?
Generally 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional guests. Your specific permit may have different limits based on property size and parking.
Can I host a party at my STR?
Events or gatherings exceeding the posted occupancy limit are prohibited under the STR permit conditions.
Where do I find the occupancy limit for my STR?
Your STR permit specifies the maximum occupancy. This must be clearly posted inside the rental unit for guests to see.
Simi Valley FAQ
How many guests can stay at a Simi Valley short-term rental?
There is no STR occupancy cap because Simi Valley does not allow short-term rentals at all under SVMC 9-22.030.A.1. A proposed two-adults-per-bedroom rule has not been adopted.
Did the city ever pass a short-term rental occupancy ordinance?
No. The Planning Commission voted 4-0 on March 4, 2026 to recommend keeping the citywide ban rather than adopting the licensing draft.
Do Ventura County STR occupancy rules apply inside Simi Valley?
No. The county STR ordinance covers unincorporated areas. Inside Simi Valley city limits, the city's prohibition controls.
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