Primary-Residence-Only Rule
Unincorporated Los Angeles County limits short-term rentals to the host's primary residence under Title 22.140.290, defined as the dwelling occupied by the host for at least six months of the calendar year.
13 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 19 cities in Los Angeles County, California.
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STR operations in unincorporated LA County require a county business license and TOT collection. California has no statewide STR framework. The county may impose additional permitting requirements. Hosts must comply with Title 22 zoning for their property's zone.
STR guests in unincorporated LA County must comply with Chapter 12.08 noise standards. Residential: 45 dB night/50 dB day. Hosts are responsible for guest compliance. Repeated noise complaints can result in enforcement action against the property.
Short-term rental hosts in unincorporated LA County must collect and remit a 12% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on all rent paid by transient guests. The TOT applies to stays of 30 consecutive days or less.
STR guests in unincorporated LA County must follow all county parking regulations. Street parking is subject to posted limits and 72-hour rules. Hosts should communicate parking rules to guests. No additional dedicated STR parking beyond standard zoning requirements.
California Vehicle Code Sec. 22651 (Removal of Vehicles — Local Parking Ordinance Enforcement)
22651. A peace officer ... or a regularly employed and salaried employee who is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations of a city, county, or jurisdiction of a state agency in which a vehicle is located may remove a vehicle located within the territorial limits in which the officer or employee may act, under the following circumstances: ... (k) If a vehicle is par...
STR occupancy in unincorporated LA County is subject to building and fire code occupancy limits. Standard guidelines typically allow 2 persons per bedroom plus 2. Maximum occupancy and emergency information should be posted. Fire code limits on total occupancy apply.
STR hosts in unincorporated LA County should carry liability insurance covering short-term rental use. Most platforms provide host protection. California has no statewide STR insurance mandate. The county may require proof of insurance as part of any STR regulatory program.
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.
All short-term rental hosts in unincorporated LA County must register annually with the Treasurer and Tax Collector. Registration costs $914 per year and a TOT certificate is required before hosting any guests.
In unincorporated Los Angeles County, the short-term rental host need not be physically onsite, but the property must be the host's primary residence and unhosted stays are capped at 30 nights per calendar year under Title 22.140.290.
Unincorporated Los Angeles County limits short-term rentals to the host's primary residence under Title 22.140.290, defined as the dwelling occupied by the host for at least six months of the calendar year.
Title 22.140.290(I) establishes a three-strikes rule: any host receiving three citations within a 12-month period for short-term rental violations in unincorporated Los Angeles County loses the permit and is barred from reapplying for two years.
Hosting platforms operating in unincorporated Los Angeles County must display the County permit number on every listing, verify validity, and remove unpermitted listings on County notice under Title 22.140.290 and California SB-60 / AB-1731 platform rules.
19 cities in Los Angeles County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
13 verified rules • Extended Home Share, Host Platform Liability
13 verified rules • Extended Home Share, Host Platform Liability
8 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Night Caps
8 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Night Caps
8 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Night Caps
8 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Night Caps
8 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Night Caps
8 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Night Caps
8 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Night Caps
8 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Night Caps
8 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Night Caps
8 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Night Caps
8 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Night Caps
8 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Night Caps
8 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Night Caps
6 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
6 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
6 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
6 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
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