Short-term rental permit rules in Ojai, CA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Ojai requires a Short-Term Rental Permit (STRP) under OMC Chapter 10-10. STRs are defined as rentals of 30 days or less. The city caps total STR permits and requires a conditional use permit (CUP) in residential zones. Owner-occupied hosted rentals have fewer restrictions.
OMC Chapter 10-10 regulates vacation rentals. Applicants must obtain a Short-Term Rental Permit from Community Development. Non-hosted (whole-home) STRs in residential zones require a Conditional Use Permit reviewed by the Planning Commission. Hosted STRs (owner present during stay) have a streamlined process. The city maintains a cap on total non-hosted STR permits. Operators must provide 24/7 local contact information, post the permit number on all listings, and maintain a guest registry. Proof of liability insurance ($1 million minimum) is required. Annual renewal is mandatory.
Operating without a permit: fines starting at $1,000 per day. Permit revocation for three or more verified complaints within 12 months. Advertising an unpermitted STR is a separate violation.
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