Mission Viejo, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Orange County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Tax: 8%
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026
8%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT8%

Official Sources

library.municode.com/ca/mission_viejo/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=MUCO_TIT3REFI_CH3.25TROCTA
Data confidence: 60%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Mission Viejo, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Mission Viejo, California are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 8% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Mission Viejo, California?

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

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Mission Viejo?

Short-term rentals in Mission Viejo are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 8%.

Where do these Mission Viejo short-term rental rules come from?

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