Garden Grove Permit Requirements Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

Garden Grove's short-term rental ordinance requires any property owner or operator who rents or advertises a dwelling unit for periods of 30 consecutive days or fewer to first obtain a short-term rental permit from the Community and Economic Development Department. This includes all listings on platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and similar services.

The permit application process requires documentation of property ownership or written authorization from the property owner, proof of liability insurance with a minimum coverage amount, a floor plan showing the number and location of bedrooms, a site plan showing available off-street parking spaces, proof of working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in compliance with California Building Code, a fire extinguisher on every level of the dwelling, and identification of a local contact person who is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and able to respond to the property within 30 minutes of being contacted.

Maximum occupancy is calculated as 2 persons per legally permitted bedroom plus 2 additional persons, with exceptions for children under a specified age. The operator must also obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax certificate from the Finance Department and remit the applicable TOT on all rental income. Garden Grove's proximity to the Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Convention Center makes it a popular area for short-term vacation rentals, and the city has enacted these regulations to balance tourism revenue with neighborhood quality of life. Permits are subject to annual renewal and may be revoked for violations. Contact the Community and Economic Development Department at (714) 741-5312 for applications.