Placentia Hits Pause on New STR Permits — A Reminder of Why NBSTRA Exists

Placentia has enacted a temporary moratorium on new short-term rental permits — for up to one year — while officials review their local rules. The initial 45-day moratorium has now been significantly extended.

The Voice of OC has the details here: Voice of OC.

“We have to figure out the correct way to enforce them because more laws don’t mean anything unless they get enforced.” — Mayor Kevin Kirwin. Voice of OC

This move is part of a broader pattern in Orange County: cities continue to closely scrutinize STRs, reassessing caps, permits, enforcement, and neighborhood impacts. Even in communities with established programs, the policy climate can shift quickly when neighboring jurisdictions change course.

Newport Beach benefits from a mature regulatory and taxation framework that most hosts know well. Still, decisions made around us influence public perception, media narratives, and policy discussions at home. That’s exactly why NBSTRA exists — to monitor regional trends, engage constructively with City Hall, and ensure Newport Beach’s rules remain fair, clear, and enforceable for responsible operators.

NBSTRA’s role is simple: keep members informed, represent their interests, and defend a balanced approach that protects neighborhoods and preserves the right to responsibly host. If you operate in Newport Beach, stay connected with NBSTRA so you’re prepared if — and when — the policy landscape shifts again.