Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach permits short-term rentals primarily in the Sunset Beach area and specific coastal zones, requiring an annual permit and a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax. Regulations strictly prohibit STRs in standard residential zones outside of these designated areas and ban the use of ADUs for short-term stays.

To host an Airbnb in Huntington Beach, you must first verify your property is in a permitted zone, as most residential neighborhoods are off-limits. You need to apply for an annual STR permit which costs approximately $632 and requires a city safety inspection. Even if Airbnb collects the 10% tax for you, you are still required to file monthly tax reports with the city. Be aware that you cannot rent out an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as a short-term rental if it was built after 2017.