Port Hueneme was finalizing a new STR ordinance (proposed Nov. 2025) adding Chapter 10 to Article V of the PHMC. The proposed ordinance establishes STR permits, a 10% citywide cap, minimum spacing requirements, and TOT collection.
The Port Hueneme City Council introduced an STR ordinance in November 2025 to add PHMC Article V, Chapter 10. The ordinance creates a permit process for short-term rentals (under 30 days), requires nuisance-response plans, sets a 10% citywide cap on STR permits, establishes minimum spacing between permitted STRs, and requires TOT collection. Because much of Port Hueneme lies within the California Coastal Zone, STR rules must be consistent with the Coastal Act and the City's Local Coastal Program (LCP). Verify current permit status with the Planning & Zoning Division.
Late TOT filing: 10–25% penalty plus interest. Failure to register: $250 fine plus back taxes. Audit findings of under-remittance: full back payment plus penalties.
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