Hawthorne, CA Short-Term Rentals: Extended Home Share (2026)

74 splits short-term rentals into two tracks. 010 as an accessory use of a primary residence while the host lives on-site, or a secondary residence owned by someone whose primary residence is in Hawthorne, offered for compensation for periods of thirty consecutive days or less. 050 places on vacation rentals, which by definition are not the owner's primary residence. 020 before renting or advertising. The application goes to the department of planning and community development and must include twenty-four-hour emergency contact information, a plot plan showing bedrooms, bathrooms and required parking, proof of at least one million dollars in general liability insurance, hosting-platform contact details, a notarized fire and building safety affidavit, and, for a primary residence, two forms of proof of residency such as voter registration, vehicle registration or a utility bill.

The permit expires December 31 each year and renews only on proof of continuing business-license and transient occupancy tax compliance. 020(D). 020(H). 020(E) before renting.