Buena Park, CA Short-Term Rentals: Registration Rules (2026)

Section 19.348.080(C) lists exactly what an applicant must submit on the city's form, signed by the host: the property location; host and authorized-agent contact details including a 24-hour phone number; adequate documentation (driver's license, voter registration, vehicle registration, utility bills, or property tax records) showing the host resides at the unit as their primary residence; a floor-plan sketch identifying sleeping areas, the proposed maximum number of guests, evacuation routes, fire-extinguisher locations, and square footage; the maximum number of vehicles for overnight occupants and the location of designated on-site parking spaces; written acknowledgment agreeing to the STR rules, business-license requirements (Title 5.00), and TOT requirements (Chapter 3.16); a copy of the standard rental agreement with house rules; a hold-harmless and indemnification agreement; a declaration under penalty of perjury; disclosure of prior STR permits; and a Letter of No Objection from the HOA if applicable. The FAQ specifies applicants must provide TWO of the residency documents. Applications go through the city's online portal (Host Compliance / Deckard at portal.deckard.com). All advertising must include the city-issued STR permit number, and a copy of the house rules and the permit must be posted prominently inside the unit. Records of guest hosting dates and financial documentation must be kept for five years and made available for audit.