Laguna Beach, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Orange County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
200 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalevery 3 years
Permit Cap300 permits
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance CapNo more than 20% of total units in commercial and mixed-use districts; max 1 unit for properties with 5 or fewer units; max 20% of units for properties with more than 5 units
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT14% total (12% TOT + 2% LBTMD)

Zoning Restrictions

  • STL prohibited in R-1, R-2, R-3; allowed in LB/P, C-N, C-1, CH-M, and certain Downtown Specific Plan districts with use permit

Official Sources

lagunabeachcity.net/government/departments/community-development/planning-zoning/current-projects/short-term-lodging
Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Laguna Beach, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Laguna Beach, California are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 14% total (12% TOT + applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Laguna Beach, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Laguna Beach, California.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Laguna Beach?

A short-term rental permit is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Laguna Beach?

Short-term rentals in Laguna Beach are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 14% total (12% TOT +.

Where do these Laguna Beach short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Laguna Beach's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Laguna Beach, Orange County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.