Huntington Beach requires STR operators to maintain liability insurance as a condition of their permit under HBMC Chapter 5.120. The STR permit application fee is $624. All operators must comply with insurance and operational requirements.
Under HBMC Chapter 5.120, STR operators must maintain adequate liability insurance as part of their permit conditions. The permit application process requires submitting all documentation including proof of insurance along with the $624 application fee. Hosted STRs are permitted in Zone 1 (all areas excluding Sunset Beach). Unhosted STRs are permitted only in Zone 2 (Sunset Beach). All operators must collect and remit Transient Occupancy Tax (10%) and Tourism Business Improvement District assessments (6%).
Operating without required insurance may result in permit suspension or revocation. Operating without a permit is subject to code enforcement.
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