ADUs in Carson cannot be rented for terms shorter than 30 days. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6) prohibits short-term rentals of ADUs statewide. Long-term rentals (30+ days) are permitted and subject to AB 1482 statewide rent caps.
California Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6) requires that ADUs not be rented for periods shorter than 30 days — this is a statewide ban on STR/Airbnb-style use of ADUs. Carson's zoning code (CMC Article IX, Ch. 1) implements this state floor. Long-term ADU rentals are subject to AB 1482 (Civ. Code §1947.12) statewide rent cap of 5% + CPI annually (max 10%) where the building qualifies. JADUs (Gov. Code §65852.22) also cannot be rented short-term, and the JADU OR the primary dwelling must be owner-occupied. Carson's separate Mobilehome Park Space Rent Ordinance does not apply to ADUs.
Renting an ADU for under 30 days violates state law and Carson zoning. Enforcement is through city code enforcement (CMC Article 1) with citations, fines, and potential revocation of the certificate of occupancy. STR platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) are required by Gov. Code §65852.2 to honor local prohibitions.
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