City of Brea 08/14/25*

Despite the increasing media coverage of Online Booking Agencies (OBAs), STRs are not a new phenomenon in Orange County. Response: The City of Brea agrees with the finding.

The steady growth of STR usage in the last decade raises concerns of potential public nuisance. Response: The City of Brea disagrees partially with the finding. Explanation: The definition of a public nuisance is identified in the Brea Municipal Code §15.212.030. The definition does not directly identify short-term rental proliferation or violations to be categorized as a public nuisance. However, the City does recognize that short-term rentals could cause concern centered on potential impacts to neighborhoods, including, but not limited to, noise, trash, and parking.

Even with robust Code Enforcement, a city's statutory ban on STRs is not enough to keep STRs from operating. Response: The City of Brea agrees with the finding. Explanation: The City of Brea's Code Enforcement Division, which consists of one part-time Code Enforcement Officer, continually monitors for short-term rentals. Currently, there are two open City of Brea 1 Civic Center Circle Brea, California 92821-5732 P: 714-990-7600 | F: 714-990-2258 www.cityofbrea.gov code enforcement cases pertaining to illegally-operating short-term rentals, with a total of 13 since January 1, 2024.

City leaders have no regular communication with each other concerning STR issues, limiting opportunities to develop strategies and expertise to improve service. Response: The City of Brea disagrees partially with the finding. Explanation: The City of Brea maintains strong relationships and ongoing communication with other city leaders to discuss a myriad of topics, including land use and planning. Additionally, the City of Brea has recently engaged with other cities that permit short-term rentals to learn best practices and regulation strategies for short-term rentals. RESPONSES TO RECOMMENDATIONS R1, R2, R9: