Huntington Beach permits hosted STRs in Zone 1 and both hosted/unhosted in Zone 2 (Sunset Beach) under HBMC Chapter 5.120. There are no specific annual night caps, but operational rules and local contact requirements apply.
HBMC Chapter 5.120 does not impose specific annual night caps on STR operations. Hosted STRs are permitted in Zone 1 (citywide excluding Sunset Beach) where the owner is present during the rental. Zone 2 (Sunset Beach) permits both hosted and unhosted STRs for existing owner-unoccupied units that obtained permits within six months of the ordinance's effective date. After the initial window, no new unhosted permits are issued in Zone 2. All STRs must designate a local contact available 24/7 who can respond within one hour to complaints.
Operating without a permit is subject to code enforcement. Failing to maintain a responsive local contact may result in permit suspension.
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