Cross-referenced against 5 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
Unincorporated Ventura County requires a Planning Permit (Zoning Clearance) and a TOT Certificate for all rentals under 30 days. The county strictly prohibits STRs in ADUs and limits occupancy to 2 people per bedroom plus 2.
To host an Airbnb in unincorporated Ventura County, you must first get a permit from the Planning Division, which costs roughly $828. You cannot use a guest house or ADU as a short-term rental. Once permitted, you must pay an 8% tax on all bookings every quarter. Keep in mind that platforms like Airbnb do not collect this tax for you in this county—you must handle the tax paperwork yourself.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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