Short-term rentals are prohibited in the City of Villa Park. Under Villa Park Municipal Code Section 23-3.5, a residential dwelling, dwelling unit or room may not be rented for compensation for fewer than 30 consecutive days. Advertising a prohibited short-term rental is also not allowed. This means typical Airbnb- or VRBO-style stays of a few nights or weeks are not permitted in Villa Park. Longer-term rentals of 30 consecutive days or more are not prohibited by this section simply because they are residential rentals.
What Counts as a Short-Term Rental in Villa Park?
Villa Park’s ordinance applies when a residential dwelling, dwelling unit or room is offered or occupied for compensation for fewer than 30 consecutive days. The rule applies regardless of whether the arrangement is described as a rental agreement, lease, license or another form of compensated occupancy. For the current ordinance language, see Villa Park Municipal Code Section 23-3.5.
Are Airbnb and VRBO Allowed in Villa Park?
Airbnb and VRBO are booking platforms, but Villa Park’s ordinance focuses on the rental itself. A compensated residential stay of fewer than 30 consecutive days is prohibited, and advertising a prohibited short-term rental is also prohibited.
How to Report a Suspected Short-Term Rental
Villa Park Code Enforcement accepts complaints involving suspected municipal-code violations, including prohibited short-term rentals. Residents can contact Villa Park City Hall at (714) 998-1500 or use the City’s Code Enforcement resources for current complaint procedures. For immediate public-safety concerns, emergencies or serious disturbances, contact the appropriate law-enforcement or emergency service rather than relying on a code-enforcement complaint.
Can a Villa Park ADU Be Used as a Short-Term Rental?
No. Villa Park’s current housing and ADU policies do not allow accessory dwelling units to be used as short-term rentals. Because California ADU laws have changed significantly over time, homeowners should rely on the City’s current ADU and planning information rather than older owner-occupancy rules.
How Villa Park’s Short-Term Rental Ban Was Adopted
The Villa Park City Council adopted Ordinance 2018-612 in 2018 to prohibit short-term rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days and prohibit advertising those rentals. The ordinance was approved by a 3-2 vote on July 24, 2018. Robert Collacott, Robbie Pitts and Vince Rossini voted yes. Diana Fascenelli and Bill Nelson voted no.
Short-Term Rental Ban Voting Record
- Robert Collacott – Yes
- Diana Fascenelli – No
- Bill Nelson – No
- Robbie Pitts – Yes
- Vince Rossini – Yes
Villa Park Short-Term Rental FAQ
Can I rent my Villa Park home for 30 days or more?
Section 23-3.5 specifically prohibits compensated rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days. Other City, lease, HOA or state requirements may still apply to longer-term rentals.
How do I report a suspected short-term rental?
Contact Villa Park City Hall at (714) 998-1500 or use the City’s Code Enforcement resources for current complaint procedures.