Santa Paula requires short-term rental operators to maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence naming the city as additional insured.
Short-term rental operators in Santa Paula must carry commercial general liability insurance with minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence. The policy must name the City of Santa Paula as additional insured and explicitly cover short-term rental operations. Standard homeowner's insurance does not cover commercial rental activity, requiring a separate policy or rider. Proof of insurance must be submitted with the STR permit application and maintained current throughout the permit period. Insurance must cover guest injuries, property damage, and third-party liability. Platform insurance from Airbnb or VRBO typically does not name the city as additional insured. Agricultural property STRs should verify coverage for any farm-related guest activities or agritourism elements.
Operating without required insurance: immediate permit suspension. Coverage lapse: notify city within 48 hours and cease rental activity. Operating during lapse: $1,000 fine plus permit revocation proceedings. Failure to name city as additional insured: permit application denied until corrected.
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