Temecula requires STR operators to carry liability insurance, typically a minimum of $500,000 per occurrence, naming the city as additional insured or providing certificate of insurance with the permit application. Many platforms (Airbnb AirCover, Vrbo Liability Insurance) provide qualifying primary or secondary coverage. Lapse in coverage suspends the STR permit.
Temecula's short-term rental ordinance (Title 5) requires operators to maintain commercial general liability insurance with a minimum limit of $500,000 per occurrence β some California cities require $1 million; verify the current Temecula threshold via the program page. The certificate of insurance must be submitted with the permit application and renewed annually. Many operators satisfy this requirement through platform-provided coverage: Airbnb's AirCover for Hosts provides $1M liability and $3M property protection automatically; Vrbo offers $1M liability through CSA Travel Protection. Operators using these platforms exclusively can typically submit platform documentation in lieu of separate policies; mixed-platform or direct-booking operators must carry their own commercial STR rider. Standard homeowners policies generally exclude commercial use including STR activity, so a separate vacation-rental endorsement (offered by Proper Insurance, CBIZ, Slice, or specialty carriers) is required for non-platform bookings. Failure to maintain insurance suspends the permit and renders the operator personally liable for guest injuries. Mortgage lenders and HOA CC&Rs may impose additional insurance requirements separate from city rules.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Temecula code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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