Newport Beach requires all short-term rental operators to obtain a short-term lodging permit through Community Development before listing or renting. The registration process includes proof of insurance, local contact designation, parking plan, and compliance with property-specific conditions.
NBMC Chapter 5.95 requires a short-term lodging permit before any property can be rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days. The application requires property owner authorization, proof of commercial liability insurance ($500,000 minimum), designation of a local contact person available 24/7 within 30 minutes, a parking plan showing required off-street spaces, floor plan with bedroom identification for occupancy calculation, and payment of permit and TOT registration fees. Properties must pass a fire safety inspection by NB Fire Department. The permit number must be displayed in all rental listings and advertisements. Community Development at (949) 644-3200 processes applications. Annual renewal requires updated insurance, compliance review, and verification of no unresolved code violations. The city actively monitors platforms like Airbnb and VRBO for unpermitted listings.
Operating without a permit carries fines starting at $1,000 per violation. Failure to display permit number in listings is a separate violation. Hosting platforms may be notified of unpermitted listings for removal.
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