Westminster, California
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Orange County
Prohibited
STR Status
Permit: Not Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNo
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
Official Sources
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 7, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Westminster, California
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Westminster, California are prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Westminster, California?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are prohibited in Westminster, California.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Westminster?
No STR permit is required.
Where do these Westminster short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Westminster'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 Westminster, Orange County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.