Fountain Valley, CA

It's important for you to understand your local laws if you want to become an Airbnb host. We provide a platform and marketplace, but we don't provide legal advice. Even so, we want to share some info to help you understand laws and other rules that relate to short-term rentals in Fountain Valley, CA. The information in this article isn't exhaustive, but it should help you start your research on local laws. If you have questions, you can contact the City of Fountain Valley.

Short-term rentals

City Ordinance No. 1591 explicitly prohibits Short Term Rentals throughout Fountain Valley, CA. A short term rental is defined as “the rental of a residential dwelling or a portion thereof for a period of 30 consecutive days or less.”

Long-term rentals

You may host for longer than 30 days in Fountain Valley, CA. To learn how to share your home for 30 or more consecutive days, see how you can set both the maximum and minimum number of nights a guest can book. Additionally, please be aware that in California, residential tenancy may be created after 30 consecutive days of occupancy. Local laws may differ from state laws regarding residential tenancies. We encourage you to review your local rules and regulations before accepting a long-term reservation. Find out more about long-term reservations.

Exemptions

If you are a licensed hotel, motel, time-share facility, or bed & breakfast you are exempt from City Ordinance No. 1591 and may host for less than 30 nights at a time.

Other contracts and rules

As a host, you need to understand and abide by other contracts or rules that bind you, including leases, co-op rules, HOA rules, or other rules established by tenant organizations. You should be able to find out more by contacting your housing authority (such as a community council) or landlord. Your lease (or other contract) might also have specific details.

Fountain Valley’s website on Short Term Rentals will have more information and points of contact should you have any other questions.

Our commitment to your community

We are committed to working with local officials to clarify how local rules impact the short-term rental community. We will continue to advocate for changes that will enable people to rent out their homes.