Permit Requirements: Long Beach vs South Gate

Do I need a permit to list my property on Airbnb in Long Beach?

STR registration required under LBMC Chapter 5.77. Primary Residence ($400/yr) or Non-Primary Residence registration (limited to 800 citywide). Operator and property owner jointly responsible.

What are the short-term rental registration requirements in Long Beach?

Code: LBMC §5.77. Annual Fee: $400. Primary Residence: Unhosted max 90 days/yr; hosted unlimited. Non-Primary Cap: 800 permits citywide.

Do I need a standalone short-term rental permit in South Gate?

South Gate does not issue a dedicated 'STR permit,' but you must obtain (1) a business license under SGMC Ch. 2.08 and (2) a Transient Occupancy Tax registration certificate under SGMC Ch. 2.74 before listing on Airbnb, Vrbo or any platform. The TOT certificate is administrative — it is not a land-use approval, so the property's zoning must also independently allow the use.

What ordinance governs short-term rentals in South Gate?

Ordinance No. 2021-01-CC adopted by the South Gate City Council sets the operating standards for STRs in single-family residences (insurance, Form-Based Code compliance, noise, parking). Tax obligations come from SGMC Chapter 2.74 (Transient Occupancy Tax) and licensing from SGMC Chapter 2.08 (Business License Tax).