Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 5.55 does not mandate a minimum liability insurance amount for short-term rentals. Hosts typically rely on platform-provided coverage (Airbnb AirCover, Vrbo Liability Insurance) or a private STR rider.
Unlike many California coastal cities that require $1M general liability as a condition of permit issuance, RMC Chapter 5.55 imposes no explicit insurance floor on short-term residential rentals. The chapter's operational requirements focus on the business tax certificate, the 24/7 local contact, occupancy and parking caps, and TOT compliance — not insurance proof. Hosts are nevertheless commercially exposed: a standard homeowner's policy typically excludes 'business use' such as nightly rentals, so most operators carry either platform-provided host coverage (Airbnb's AirCover up to $1M, Vrbo's Liability Insurance up to $1M) or a dedicated short-term rental endorsement. Mortgage lenders and HOAs may impose insurance conditions separate from city code.
There is no city fine for lack of insurance because the code is silent on insurance. However, an uninsured guest-injury claim becomes the operator's personal liability, and HOA or mortgage-clause violations can lead to private enforcement (assessments, default notices).
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