Port Hueneme, CA

Port Hueneme charges a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax on all short-term rentals. Operators must register with the Finance Department before their first rental. TOT compliance is required alongside the STR permit.

Port Hueneme adopted a new STR ordinance in November 2025. Permits cost $1,595. A 10% housing cap applies — if applications exceed the cap, a lottery determines permit issuance. Strict safety and operational requirements apply.

Port Hueneme has various time-limited parking zones including 20-minute, 1-hour, 2-hour, and 4-hour zones. Beach-area parking has special restrictions. Posted signs govern each zone and must be obeyed.

Port Hueneme prohibits trailers, semi-trailers, and trailer coaches from parking on public streets. This is one of the strictest RV and trailer parking restrictions in Ventura County.

Port Hueneme's chicken and livestock regulations are governed by zoning under Article X of the municipal code, with Ventura County code adopted by reference for some provisions. Rules vary by zone.

Dogs must be on a leash in Port Hueneme except in designated off-leash areas (Sec 4008). Dog licenses are required. Ventura County Animal Services enforces animal control regulations.

Port Hueneme uses a zone-based decibel limit system for noise control. Zone I allows 50 dB day/55 dB night, Zone II reverses to 55 dB day/50 dB night, and Zone III allows 65 dB. These limits are strictly enforced.

Construction in Port Hueneme is allowed Monday–Saturday 7 AM to 7 PM, and Sundays 9 AM to 6 PM. Activity outside these hours requires advance approval and is rarely granted.

Port Hueneme fence height limits are set by zoning standards under Article X of the municipal code. Standard residential zones allow up to 6 feet for side and rear yard fences, with lower limits for front yards.

Home-based businesses in Port Hueneme require a Business License and must comply with zoning requirements. The business must not alter the residential character of the property or generate commercial traffic.

Port Hueneme's landscape standards in Article X Chapter 3 govern tree planting and maintenance. Trees in the public right-of-way require city approval before removal or significant trimming. Private property tree removal is generally unregulated unless specified.

Port Hueneme contracts with the Oxnard Fire Department for fire services and has adopted the 2025 California Fire Code. Fire pits must meet clearance and spark arrestor requirements. Spare the Air restrictions apply.

Open burning is prohibited in Port Hueneme. The 2025 California Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) standards apply. Only contained, approved appliances may be used for outdoor fires.