Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are NOT permitted in Santa Paula per state ADU law and local policy. All ADUs and dwellings may only be rented for periods longer than 30 days.
Santa Paula's official ADU guidelines state that all ADUs may only be rented for periods of longer than 30 days, and that short-term rentals (Airbnb, etc.) of less than 30 days are not permitted. There is no dedicated STR permit system in Santa Paula. Contact the City for any updates to this policy.
Late or missing TOT filing: 10% monthly penalty plus interest. Failure to register: $250 fine plus back taxes. Audit risk for non-compliant operators.
Santa Paula, CA
Vehicle noise on public streets is governed by CA Vehicle Code §27007 (95 dBA exhaust limit). CVC preempts local ordinances for vehicles on public roads. SPM...
Santa Paula, CA
Santa Paula establishes maximum noise levels measured at the property line, with lower limits for residential zones and nighttime hours. Agricultural operati...
Santa Paula, CA
Santa Paula Airport (SZP) is a public general aviation airport managed by the City of Santa Paula. The airport has voluntary noise abatement procedures reque...
Santa Paula, CA
Santa Paula restricts construction activity in residential areas to 7 AM–7 PM Monday through Saturday. No construction work is permitted on Sundays or federa...
Santa Paula, CA
Santa Paula follows California AB 1236 requiring streamlined residential EV charger permitting. The city processes EV charging station installations through ...
Santa Paula, CA
Santa Paula regulates driveway parking to maintain safe access and neighborhood standards. Vehicles must not block sidewalks, and agricultural equipment park...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Ventura County.
See how other cities in Ventura County handle registration rules.
See how Santa Paula's registration rules rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.