Orange, California has implemented specific regulations for short-term rentals (STRs), including non-owner occupied properties, as of February 2025:Licensing Requirements:

• All STR operators must obtain an annual Short-Term Rental Permit and a business license1.
• The permit costs $250, and the business license fee is $2601.
• Permits are limited to two properties per owner1.

Location Restrictions:

• STRs are allowed only in zones which permit them, except for mobile home zones1.
• The city has capped the total number of STR permits at 125, which has been reached1.
• There is currently a waitlist for new permits1.

Operational Requirements:

• Operators must pay a 10% transient occupancy tax (TOT) for each stay1.
• The occupancy limit is two persons per bedroom, plus an additional two persons2.
• A minimum of two off-street parking spaces must be available at all times3.
• Quiet hours must be observed according to the County of Orange Noise Control Ordinance3.

Non-Owner Occupied Specifics:

• Priority for permits is given to City of Orange residents and owner-occupied properties1.
• However, non-owner occupied STRs are not explicitly prohibited, as permits can be issued for properties owned by individuals or personal trusts14.

Enforcement:

• Orange actively enforces STR regulations, monitoring listings and issuing warnings and citations to noncompliant hosts1.
• Two violations related to the ordinance can result in discontinuation of STR operations for up to one year3.