Newport Beach, CA Short-Term Rentals: Repeat Violator Strikes (2026)
Key Facts
- Suspension trigger
- 2 violations in 12 months
- Revocation trigger
- 3 violations in 12 months
- Suspension length
- 6 months
- Hearing window
- 15-60 days after notice
- Governing section
- NBMC § 5.95.065(A)(1),(6)
Summary
Newport Beach suspends a short term lodging permit for six months after two violations of any permit condition, Code section, or state or federal law within a 12-month period, and revokes it after a third violation in the same window, under NBMC § 5.95.065(A)(1) and (A)(6).
If any person violates any short term lodging permit condition two or more times in any 12 month period or any other provision of this Code, state law or federal law, two or more times in any 12 month period, and the violation relates in any way to the unit that has a short term lodging permit, the short term lodging permit for the unit may be suspended for a period of six months in accordance with subsection (B) of this section. … If any person violates any short term lodging permit condition three or more times in any 12 month period or provision of this Code, state or federal law three or more times in any 12 month period, and the violation relates in any way to the unit that has a short term lodging permit, the short term lodging permit for the unit may be revoked in accordance with subsection (B) of this section.
Full Breakdown
065(A)(1) triggers a six-month suspension once a unit racks up two or more violations of any short term lodging permit condition, or any other Code, state, or federal law provision, within a 12-month period, so long as the violation relates to that permitted unit. 065(A)(6) escalates to revocation once the same unit reaches three or more violations within a 12-month period. 065(A)(5) allows revocation if a violation occurs within six months of a previously suspended permit being reinstated. 065(A) directs that the subsection carrying the harsher penalty, including mandatory revocation, controls.
Enforcement runs through subsection (B): the Administrative Services Director investigates, and if substantial evidence supports action, must serve written notice of intent to suspend or revoke; the owner then must, before the suspension or revocation becomes effective, request a hearing before a City-retained hearing officer and pay the hearing fee, or the action takes effect automatically. 5.
Violations & Fines
Two qualifying violations within 12 months trigger a six-month suspension under § 5.95.065(A)(1); a third within the same 12 months escalates to revocation under § 5.95.065(A)(6). Missing the deadline to request a hearing after the Director's notice results in automatic suspension or revocation without a hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many violations before Newport Beach suspends a short-term rental permit?
When does Newport Beach revoke a short-term rental permit outright?
Can an owner appeal a suspension or revocation notice?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Newport Beach
California rules heatmap·Compare Newport Beach to another location·View the California short-term rentals overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Repeat Violator Strikes in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Orange County handle repeat violator strikes.