Port Hueneme, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Ventura County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $995Min Stay: 1Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
$995License Cost
1Min. Night Stay

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$995
Renewalannual
Permit Cap10 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay1
Density / Distance Cap100 ft separation in R-2/R-3 zones; 200 ft separation in R-1 and other residential or mixed-use zones; citywide cap of 10% of total housing units
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • 100 ft separation in R-2/R-3 zones; 200 ft separation in R-1 and other zones

Official Sources

ci.port-hueneme.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/9504/2025-11-17---06-CC---Short-term-Rental-Regulations---Ordinance-Intro
Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Port Hueneme, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Port Hueneme, California are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $995).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Port Hueneme, California?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Port Hueneme?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $995.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Port Hueneme?

Yes — Port Hueneme sets a minimum stay of 1 night.

Where do these Port Hueneme short-term rental rules come from?

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