Murrieta, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Riverside County

Conditional

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Permit Cap300 permits
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap300 permits total; 300-foot separation between non-hosted units in ER-1 and ER-2
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Non-hosted STVRs permitted only in ER-1, ER-2, and RR zones; hosted rentals allowed in residential areas

Official Sources

murrietaca.gov/1101/Short-Term-Vacation-Rentals
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Murrieta, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Murrieta, California are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Murrieta, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Murrieta, California. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Murrieta?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Where do these Murrieta short-term rental rules come from?

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