Ventura Permit Requirements Rules (2026): What You Need to Know
Some RestrictionsKey Facts
- Permit Fee
- $628 application
- Inspection Fee
- $128
- Business License
- Required
- Surety Bond
- $1,500 (or no-party agreement)
- Status
- New permits paused (Dec 2024)
The Short Version
Ventura requires an STVR Permit ($628 application fee) and initial property inspection ($128). Operators need a Business License, a Nuisance Response Plan, and either a rental agreement forbidding parties during quiet hours or a $1,500 surety bond. Note: New STVR permits were paused as of December 2024 pending Coastal Commission approval.
Full Breakdown
Ventura requires an STVR Permit with a $628 application fee and $128 inspection fee under Chapter 6.455. A Business License and Nuisance Response Plan are mandatory. Operators must provide either a rental agreement prohibiting parties between 10 PM and 7 AM or post a $1,500 surety bond. New permit applications were paused in December 2024 pending Coastal Commission approval.
What Happens If You Violate This?
Operating without permits results in fines and enforcement action. The city monitors online listings.
Frequently Asked Questions
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