All Moreno Valley STRs must register before booking, submit insurance, a site plan, and a 24/7 local contact. The permit number must be on every listing.
Registration is the front door of Moreno Valley's STR program. Applicants file through the city's online STR portal with: (1) proof of ownership (grant deed or current tax bill) or written consent from the owner if the applicant is a tenant, (2) a floor plan or site sketch showing bedrooms and parking, (3) proof of $1M liability insurance, (4) a designated local responsible person available 24/7 within typically 30-60 minutes of the property, (5) an emergency contact and guest house rules document, and (6) the permit fee. Once approved, the city issues an STR permit number that must be included in every platform listing; Airbnb and VRBO enforce this through their California compliance integrations. Operators must also register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration if direct-booking, and collect and remit Moreno Valley Transient Occupancy Tax. Permits are typically annual and require renewal with updated insurance and tax filings. Missing the permit number from a listing is a common citation and can result in de-listing by the platform. Hosts changing addresses, owners, or responsible parties must notify the city within a short window (often 10-14 days). Unpermitted operation can lead to escalating fines under the administrative citation schedule.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Moreno Valley code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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