San Juan Capistrano, California
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Orange County
Conditional
STR Status
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 / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Only permitted in Multi-Family Residential (RM) and Very High Density (VHD) zones; prohibited in all other zones including single-family residential
Official Sources
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in San Juan Capistrano, California
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in San Juan Capistrano, California are allowed under certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in San Juan Capistrano, California?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Where do these San Juan Capistrano short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against San Juan Capistrano'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 San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.