ADU Rental Restrictions: Long Beach vs South Gate
How do adu rental restrictions rules compare between Long Beach, CA and South Gate, CA?
South Gate has fewer restrictions than Long Beach.
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 →South Gate, CA
Los Angeles County
ADUs in South Gate 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 may be subject to AB 1482 statewide rent caps.
View full South Gate rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Long Beach | South Gate |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | - |
| Minimum rental term | - | 30 days (Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6)) |
| Short-term rentals | - | Prohibited statewide for ADUs |
| Rent control | - | AB 1482 cap of 5% + CPI may apply (Civ. Code §1947.12) |
| JADU rental | - | Long-term only; owner-occupancy required for SFD or JADU |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
South Gate FAQ
Can I list my South Gate ADU on Airbnb?
No. State law (Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6)) prohibits renting ADUs for terms under 30 days statewide. South Gate enforces this through Title 11.
Is my ADU subject to rent control?
If your property meets AB 1482 criteria (Civ. Code §1947.12) — typically multi-unit buildings 15+ years old, or single-family rentals owned by a corporation — the 5% + CPI annual cap applies.
Do I have to register my ADU as a rental?
South Gate does not have a separate ADU rental registry, but the unit must be permitted and meet the 30-day minimum rental rule.
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