ADU Rental Restrictions: Carson vs Long Beach
How do adu rental restrictions rules compare between Carson, CA and Long Beach, CA?
Carson has fewer restrictions than Long Beach.
Carson, CA
Los Angeles County
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.
View full Carson rules →Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
Long Beach prohibits short-term rental of ADUs under LBMC Section 21.45.400 and California Government Code Section 65852.2(a)(6), which require ADU rentals to be 30 days or longer. Long Beach's overall STR ordinance LBMC 5.79 also restricts STRs to primary residences.
View full Long Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Carson | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum rental term | 30 days (state-mandated by Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6)) | - |
| Short-term rentals | Prohibited statewide for ADUs | - |
| Rent control | AB 1482 cap of 5% + CPI applies (max 10%/yr) | - |
| JADU rental | Long-term only; owner-occupancy required for SFD or JADU | - |
| Minimum Rental Term | - | 31 days |
| STR Ordinance | - | LBMC Ch. 5.79 |
| ADUs Excluded | - | Yes from STR |
| Daily Fine | - | $1,000 |
| State Law | - | Cal. Gov Code 65852.2(a)(6) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Carson FAQ
Can I list my Carson ADU on Airbnb?
No. State law (Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6)) prohibits renting ADUs for terms under 30 days statewide.
Is my ADU subject to rent control?
If it meets AB 1482 criteria (typically buildings 15+ years old that aren't single-family homes sold separately), the 5% + CPI annual cap applies.
Do I have to register my ADU as a rental?
Carson does not have a separate rental registry, but the unit must be permitted and meet the 30-day minimum rental rule.
Long Beach FAQ
Can I list my Long Beach ADU on Airbnb?
No. LBMC Section 5.79 limits STRs to the host's primary residence, and Cal. Gov Code 65852.2(a)(6) requires ADU rentals to be 31 days or longer.
What is the minimum rental term for a Long Beach ADU?
31 days. Under Cal. Gov Code 65852.2(a)(6) and LBMC Section 21.45.400, ADU rentals shorter than 31 days are prohibited regardless of STR permit status.
Does Long Beach allow STRs in ADUs at all?
No. LBMC Section 5.79 expressly limits STRs to the host's primary residence. Since an ADU is by definition a separate unit and not the primary residence, ADUs cannot be short-term rented.
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