Short-term rental permit rules in Huntington Beach, CA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Huntington Beach requires a permit for short-term rentals (30 or fewer consecutive nights). Single-family homes may have one STR per property. A local contact person must be available 24/7 to respond within one hour.
Huntington Beach defines short-term rentals as units rented for 30 or fewer consecutive nights. Single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes may have one STR per property. Properties with 4+ units may have up to 3 STRs. ADUs and JADUs may operate as STRs only if legally established before the ordinance's effective date. A local contact person must be available 24/7 and respond within one hour to complaints. Operators must obtain an STR permit and a Transient Occupancy Tax certificate.
Operating without a permit may result in fines up to $1,000 per day. Repeated violations may result in permanent revocation of the STR permit.
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