Night Caps: Altadena vs Lakewood
How do night caps rules compare between Altadena, CA and Lakewood, CA?
Altadena and Lakewood have similar restriction levels.
Altadena, CA
Los Angeles County
Un-hosted short-term rentals in Altadena are capped at 90 nights per calendar year. Hosted stays (host on-site) have no annual cap, but every stay is limited to 30 consecutive days or less.
View full Altadena rules →Lakewood, CA
Los Angeles County
LA County's STR Ordinance (adopted April 2024, effective October 2024) caps un-hosted short-term rental stays at 90 nights per calendar year in unincorporated areas. Hosted stays have no annual night cap.
View full Lakewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | Lakewood |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | LA County 7.96.060.J | - |
| Un-Hosted Cap | 90 nights/year | - |
| Hosted Cap | No annual cap | No limit |
| Max Single Stay | 30 consecutive days | - |
| Min Un-Hosted Stay | 2 nights | - |
| Ordinance | - | STR Ordinance (April 2024) |
| Un-hosted Cap | - | 90 nights/year |
| Residency | - | 9 months/year minimum |
| First Offense | - | $1,000 fine |
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Altadena FAQ
How many nights can I Airbnb my whole house in Altadena?
90 nights per calendar year if the host is not present (un-hosted), per LA County Code 7.96.060.J. There is no annual cap for hosted stays.
Is there a minimum stay?
Yes — 1 night minimum for hosted stays, 2 nights for un-hosted (7.96.060.H and .I).
Lakewood FAQ
How many nights can I rent my home on Airbnb in unincorporated LA County?
If you are not present during the stay (un-hosted), you are limited to 90 nights per calendar year. If you are present (hosted), there is no annual cap on nights.
When did LA County's STR rules take effect?
The Board of Supervisors adopted the ordinance on April 9, 2024. All STR hosts were required to comply by October 7, 2024.
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