Newport Beach Moves to Adopt Coastal Commission Changes to Short-Term Rental Laws

8/5/2025

The Newport Beach City Council has made progress in its effort to update the city’s short-term rental laws after a July 22 vote to incorporate changes suggested by the California Coastal Commission. The commission weighed in on Newport Beach’s proposed updates in May, including allowing a limited number of such properties in two coastal mixed-use zones. Some Newport Beach residents complained about a 20-unit requirement to obtain a STR operating permit in the coastal zones. Newport Beach allows for 1,475 STR units citywide without the 20-unit requirement outside of the coastal zones. City council voted unanimously, 5-0, to amend its STR regulations to incorporate the commission’s modifications. A procedural vote is scheduled for the city council’s August 26 meeting. After that, the amended updates remain pending the commission’s final approval, which city officials anticipate will happen in October.

Los Angeles Times (08/01/25) Gabriel San Román

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