Anaheim's short-term rental program under AMC Chapter 4.05 requires operators to maintain adequate liability insurance. STR permits are limited to 277 existing units. New STR permits are no longer available.
AMC Chapter 4.05 governs Anaheim's short-term rental program. STR operators must maintain adequate liability insurance as a condition of their permit. Only 277 STR permits exist, all approved before 2016 when the city stopped issuing new permits. STR operators must carry general liability insurance with minimum coverage amounts as specified by the city. Host platforms like Airbnb may provide supplemental coverage but operators should not rely solely on platform insurance. Property owners are responsible for guest injuries and property damage. Insurance must cover short-term rental activity specifically. The annual permit renewal process requires proof of current insurance. Homeowner insurance policies typically exclude short-term rental coverage and must be supplemented or replaced with appropriate coverage.
Operating without insurance: permit suspension. Lapsed insurance: permit non-renewal. Operating without permit: citation up to $1,000/day.
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