Occupancy Limits: Altadena vs Carson
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Altadena, CA and Carson, CA?
Carson has fewer restrictions than Altadena.
Altadena, CA
Los Angeles County
Guest occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two additional, with an absolute maximum of 12 guests per booking per LA County Code Section 7.96.060.K.
View full Altadena rules →Carson, CA
Los Angeles County
Carson does not impose STR-specific occupancy caps. Maximum occupancy defaults to the California Building Code / Housing Code minimum room-size standards adopted by Carson under its Building Code (CMC eCode360 §47244988, adopting Title 24 CCR) and the substandard-housing limits in Cal. Health & Safety Code §17920.3, which deems rooms below required dimensions a sanitation deficiency.
View full Carson rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | Carson |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | LA County 7.96.060.K | - |
| Formula | 2 × bedrooms + 2 | - |
| Hard Cap | 12 guests per booking | - |
| Parties | Prohibited (7.96.060.M) | - |
| Bookings/Night | 1 max | - |
| STR-specific cap | - | None — no Carson STR ordinance |
| Default minimum room area | - | 120 sq ft first occupant, +70 sq ft each additional (Uniform Housing Code via Title 25 CCR) |
| Sleeping room minimum | - | 50 sq ft per person sharing |
| Substandard housing | - | Cal. Health & Safety Code §17920.3 — undersized rooms a code violation |
| Building Code adoption | - | CMC Building Code, eCode360 §47244988 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Altadena FAQ
How many guests can I host at an Altadena STR?
2 per bedroom plus 2 more, never more than 12 total — LA County Code 7.96.060.K. A 3-bedroom may host 8.
Can I rent for parties or weddings?
No. Section 7.96.060.M bans parties, banquets, corporate events, and any gathering advertised on social media.
Carson FAQ
How many guests can I have in a Carson STR?
Carson has no STR-specific occupancy cap. Default housing-code minimums apply: 120 sq ft for the first occupant and 70 sq ft for each additional, with 50 sq ft per person in shared sleeping rooms.
Can the city cite me for overcrowding?
Yes. Cal. Health & Safety Code §17920.3 treats undersized rooms as a substandard-housing condition enforceable by city building/code-enforcement officials.
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