Lake Sherwood, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Ventura County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Ventura County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$1,525.00 application fee plus $500.00 compliance monitoring deposit for STRs (or $100.00 for homeshares)
Renewalannual
Permit Cap100 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNo
Primary Residence RequiredNo
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Capone TRU per owner; one dwelling unit per property
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Prohibited in Ojai Valley TRU Regulation Overlay Zone except on currently designated historic landmark properties; allowed with permit in Coastal Zone

Official Sources

rma.venturacounty.gov/divisions/planning/temporary-rental-unit-ordinance-frequently-asked-questions/
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Lake Sherwood, California

Lake Sherwood, California has no separate city ordinance, so Ventura County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $1,525.00 application fee plus).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Lake Sherwood, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Lake Sherwood, California.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Lake Sherwood?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $1,525.00 application fee plus.

Where do these Lake Sherwood short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Lake Sherwood'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 Lake Sherwood, Ventura County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.