Short-term rentals in Thousand Oaks are subject to occupancy limits based on bedroom count. The standard guideline is two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests, with total occupancy subject to health and safety capacity limits.
Thousand Oaks limits STR occupancy to maintain neighborhood compatibility. The standard guideline of two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests applies. Maximum overnight occupancy must be clearly stated in rental listings and house rules posted in the property. Daytime gathering limits should be reasonable and not create parking, noise, or sanitation impacts on the neighborhood. Properties with pools may attract larger daytime groups requiring operator management. Children under 2 are typically excluded from occupancy counts. The city monitors STR operations for compliance with occupancy and neighborhood impact standards. Properties with septic systems rather than city sewer may have lower occupancy limits based on system capacity. The Community Development Department addresses STR occupancy complaints through its code enforcement process.
Exceeding posted occupancy limits may result in citations with fines of $500-$1,000. Over-occupancy creating parking, noise, or sanitation impacts generates compounding violations. Repeated occupancy violations may jeopardize the rental operation's compliance status. Operators are responsible for monitoring and enforcing occupancy limits. Contact Thousand Oaks Code Enforcement at (805) 449-2100.
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