When deciding whether to become an Airbnb host, it's important for you to understand the laws in your city. As a platform and marketplace we do not provide legal advice, but we want to provide some useful links that may help you better understand laws and regulations in Orange. This list is not exhaustive, but it should give you a good start in understanding your local laws. We’ll continue to update this information as more becomes available. If you have questions, contact the City’s Short-Term Rental Office at 714-744-2225 or stradmin@cityoforange.org.
Based on regulations in the City of Orange, a permit will only be issued for a property owned by an individual or a personal trust. Priority is given to City of Orange residents and owner-occupied properties. Permits are limited to two properties per owner and are allowed only in zones which allow residential uses, except mobile home zones.
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The application process includes the following requirements:
Once you have received your permit, please be sure to follow the City’s operating requirements. These include setting a two-night minimum for stays, providing off-street parking, and remitting TOT on a monthly basis. A complete list of operating requirements can be found here.
The following fees are required in order to obtain a short-term rental permit:
Payment of the City’s 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) must be made for each stay.
We are committed to working with local officials to help them understand how Airbnb benefits our community. Where needed, we will continue to advocate for changes that will allow regular people to rent out their own homes.