Ventura County, CA Short-Term Rentals: Registration Rules (2026)

Registration is handled through the Ventura County Resource Management Agency. Permits for homeshares and short-term rentals are issued or renewed for a maximum term of one year, so operators must re-register each year and pass a renewal inspection. Applications are submitted online through the County's Citizen Access portal (vcca.ventura.org) under the Code Compliance tab; outstanding County violations or unpaid fees block processing until resolved. Per Section 8109-4.6.7, each application must include a site plan depicting all existing structures and an owner-signed affidavit agreeing to comply with the operational standards of Section 8109-4.6.8 and the property management requirements of Section 8109-4.6.9. The affidavit states that the County considers temporary rentals to be businesses operated in residential zones that are not a by-right use. Required submittals also include owner or property-manager contact information (Section 8109-4.6.9.1), proof of business tax and transient occupancy tax compliance (Section 8109-4.6.9.5), proof of insurance (Section 8109-4.6.9.6), and a signed defense and indemnification agreement (Section 8109-4.6.9.7). Homeshares must annually provide proof of a homeowner's exemption from the County Assessor and a statement that the property is owner-occupied. Following an approved inspection and tax payment, the RMA states a permit is typically issued within about one week. Permit decisions by the Planning Director are final and not subject to appeal.