Buena Park, CA Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)

Section 19.348.080(E)(13) sets the maximum occupancy of a residential unit with an active short-term rental permit at two adults per bedroom plus two additional adults for the entire unit. There is no occupancy limit on the number of accompanied children under the age of eighteen; the FAQ and house rules restate that children under 18 are not counted toward the maximum. A 'bedroom' is defined as a room (other than a kitchen, living room, or dining room) usable for sleeping that has natural light and ventilation and is separated by a door or archway from the rest of the unit, so non-bedroom spaces cannot be used to raise the occupancy cap. Short-term rentals are permitted only in single-family residential dwelling units, and use of portions of a unit for 'day-use' (a portion of a day) is not allowed. When a permit is approved, the city mails neighbors within 300 feet a summary that includes the maximum number of occupants permitted to stay in the unit, so the cap is tied to each specific permit. Each bedroom used for the STR must have an emergency escape or rescue exit plan posted, and sleeping areas must include at least shared use of a full bathroom.