Escondido STR operators must carry minimum $500,000 liability insurance per Escondido Municipal Code Title 19 short-term rental ordinance. Proof required at permit application.
Escondido adopted a short-term rental permit ordinance in 2022 under Escondido Municipal Code Title 19. All STR operators must obtain a permit and demonstrate current liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000 per occurrence naming the property as an insured location. Airbnb and VRBO host protection programs (Airbnb's $1M AirCover) generally satisfy this requirement, but operators listing on multiple or independent platforms should obtain a dedicated commercial short-term rental policy. Standard homeowners policies typically exclude commercial rental activity — operators should confirm coverage with their insurer before listing.
Operating without proof of insurance: permit denial or revocation. Continued operation without valid STR permit: administrative citation up to $1,000 per day per Escondido Municipal Code §1-20.
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