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The rules, with their sources

Permit or licenseNo permit is required; the code has no short-term rental permit program.L1Simi Valley Municipal Code Title 3 Ch. 5 Art. 3 (Transient Occupancy Taxes); ADU rental period rule Sec. 9-44.160; no STR ordinance exists · code text · checked 2026-09-15
Hosted onlyThe code does not limit rentals to hosted stays.L1Simi Valley Municipal Code Title 3 Ch. 5 Art. 3 (Transient Occupancy Taxes); ADU rental period rule Sec. 9-44.160; no STR ordinance exists · code text · checked 2026-09-15
Primary residenceThe code does not require the rental to be the operator's primary residence.L1Simi Valley Municipal Code Title 3 Ch. 5 Art. 3 (Transient Occupancy Taxes); ADU rental period rule Sec. 9-44.160; no STR ordinance exists · code text · checked 2026-09-15
Transfer when the home sellsNot applicable: no STR permit system exists, so there is nothing to transfer on sale.L1Simi Valley Municipal Code Title 3 Ch. 5 Art. 3 (Transient Occupancy Taxes); ADU rental period rule Sec. 9-44.160; no STR ordinance exists · code text · checked 2026-09-15
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In the city's own words

Sec. 3-5.303 Imposed: Rate“hotel, each transient shall pay a tax in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the rent charged by the operator. Such tax shall constitute a debt owed by the transient to the City” source
Sec. 9-44.160 Accessory Dwelling Units (Ministerial)“Rental Period The rental of any ADU must be for periods of 30 days” source
Sec. 3-5.301 Title“This article shall be known as the 'Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax Law of the City of Simi Valley'. (ยง 1, Ord. 12)” source

Citation: Simi Valley Municipal Code Title 3 Ch. 5 Art. 3 (Transient Occupancy Taxes); ADU rental period rule Sec. 9-44.160; no STR ordinance exists

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