Huntington Beach does not require a general rental registration program for long-term rentals. Short-term rentals require registration under HBMC Chapter 5.120. A business license is required for rental property operations.
Huntington Beach does not maintain a mandatory rental registration or inspection program for long-term residential rentals. Landlords must obtain a business license for rental property operations. Short-term rentals (under 30 days) require registration and permits under HBMC Chapter 5.120. The city does not conduct proactive rental inspections. Building and health code complaints are handled through code enforcement. State law requirements for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and habitability standards apply.
Operating rental property without a business license is a violation. STR operations without registration violate HBMC 5.120.
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