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Brea Rolls Out Airbnb Program Ahead of 2028 Olympics
City council members approved short-term rentals in an attempt to bring in more tax revenue ahead of major tourist events in neighboring cities.
Brea Leaders Eye Airbnb Pilot Program Ahead of 2028 Olympics
Brea leaders previously prohibited short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo, but ahead of the 2028 Olympics and 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials are eyeing a pilot program to allow up to 100 rentals.
Dana Point Streamlines Short-Term Rental Approvals, Cracks Down on Unpermitted Ones
Dana Point is revising city policies on short-term rentals, looking for a new way to locate non-registered rentals and allowing city staff to approve new units without a public meeting.
Costa Mesa Continues Ban on Short Term Rentals; City Council Vows to Come Back With Regulations
Costa Mesa continues wrestling with how to regulate the short term rental industry — a debate that’s surfaced throughout cities in Orange County.
Anaheim Council Tweaks Short-Term Rental Rules, Angering Residents
Changes approved by a split city council Tuesday are compromises that city staff say will lead to a settlement of a lawsuit, but they also could extend the time some rental owners were given to phase out their businesses.
Short-Term Rental Controversy Flares Again in Anaheim
At a recent meeting, city council members made tweaks to the city’s ban on short-term rentals that were largely in response to lawsuits filed by operators and hosting platforms. Some residents say they felt blindsided by the changes.
Short-Term Rental Owners File Lawsuit Against Anaheim
An alliance of short term rental owners in Anaheim have filed a lawsuit challenging the city’s ban on the home rentals, joining the web platforms AirBnB and HomeAway in fighting the new law.
Airbnb and HomeAway Sue Anaheim Over Short-Term-Rental Ban
The two websites that host online listings for short term rentals, filed lawsuits last week against the City of Anaheim for an ordinance that fines websites for hosting the ads of home shares operating without a city permit.
Anaheim City Council Passes Strict Short-Term Rental Ban
After a marathon special meeting, a split council approved a ban that gives the city’s 363 permitted short-term rental operators 18 months to phase out their businesses.



