ADU Rental Restrictions: El Monte vs Glendale
How do adu rental restrictions rules compare between El Monte, CA and Glendale, CA?
El Monte has fewer restrictions than Glendale.
El Monte, CA
Los Angeles County
El Monte ADUs and JADUs may only be rented for terms longer than 30 days. Vacation/short-term rental of an ADU is prohibited by state law and reflected in the City's ADU Program Guidelines.
View full El Monte rules →Glendale, CA
Los Angeles County
Glendale ADUs may be rented long-term (30 days or more) without a separate license. Short-term rentals under 30 days are prohibited in ADUs citywide under Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 5.56 (Home-Sharing License and Prohibition of Vacation Rentals) and the ADU Covenant Agreement recorded at permit issuance. State law (Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(7)) also restricts STR use of ADUs permitted after January 1, 2020.
View full Glendale rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | El Monte | Glendale |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum rental term | 31+ days | - |
| Short-term rental of ADU | Prohibited | - |
| Source of restriction | Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6) | - |
| Separate sale of ADU | Generally prohibited | - |
| Long-Term (30+ days) | - | Permitted, no separate license |
| Short-Term (<30 days) | - | Banned in ADUs (GMC Ch. 5.56) |
| Home-Sharing Program | - | Hosted-stay only, ADUs ineligible |
| State Law | - | Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(7) |
| Enforcement | - | ADU Covenant + Code Compliance |
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El Monte FAQ
Can I list my El Monte ADU on Airbnb?
No. State law and the City's ADU Program Guidelines require any ADU rental to be longer than 30 days, which prohibits typical short-term/vacation rental use.
Can I rent a JADU?
Yes, for terms longer than 30 days, but only while the owner occupies the primary residence or the JADU itself, per Cal. Gov. Code §65852.22(a)(2).
Glendale FAQ
Can I rent my Glendale ADU on Airbnb?
No. GMC Chapter 5.56 prohibits short-term rentals (under 30 days) in ADUs citywide, and the ADU Covenant Agreement recorded at permit issuance enforces the 30-day minimum. Glendale's Home-Sharing License is hosted-stay only and ADUs are not eligible.
Is there any short-term option for an ADU?
No. Even Glendale's hosted Home-Sharing program excludes ADUs. Hotel and motel uses are land-use classifications restricted to commercial zones via conditional use permit, not available in residential districts.
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