Temecula does not require general residential rental registration. Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are entirely banned in residential zones under TMC Chapter 5.22. All rental property owners must obtain a City Business License under TMC Chapter 5.04 and report rental income. Multi-family properties may be subject to inspection programs and state-mandated balcony inspections under SB 721.
Temecula does not have a residential rental registration ordinance β owners of long-term residential rentals (30+ days) are not required to register their units with a special rental program. However, all persons engaged in business in Temecula, including landlords, must obtain a City Business License under TMC Chapter 5.04. The license fee is modest (currently around $40-$100/year depending on rental count) and must be renewed annually. Landlords must report gross rental receipts. Short-term rentals under 30 days are entirely prohibited in residential zones under TMC Chapter 5.22 β enforcement is active and fines escalate from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation. Multi-family rental properties (typically 16+ units) with elevated wood balconies, stairways, walkways, or decks must comply with SB 721 (Health & Safety Code Β§17973), requiring inspection by a licensed professional every 6 years (initial inspection deadline was January 1, 2025, with reports retained for 2 cycles). SB 326 imposes similar requirements on condominiums (HOA responsibility). Mobile home parks operate under separate state and local licensing. Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher landlords must comply with HUD inspection standards. Federal Fair Housing Act and California Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibit discrimination by source of income β landlords cannot refuse Section 8 voucher holders solely because of voucher use (Government Code Β§12955). Report unsafe rental conditions to Code Enforcement; tenants have repair-and-deduct rights under Civil Code Β§1942.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Temecula code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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