Glendale, CA Short-Term Rentals: Host Presence Rule (2026)
Key Facts
- Host must live on site
- Throughout guest's entire stay
- Minimum host residency
- 60 consecutive days before hosting
- No-host rentals
- Classified as vacation rentals
- Vacation rentals
- Prohibited in all zones
- Governing section
- Municipal Code § 5.56.030
Summary
Glendale only licenses home-sharing where at least one host lives on site for the guest's entire stay. Any short-term rental where no host is present, called a vacation rental under city code, is banned outright in every zone, with no permit path available.
"Home-sharing" means an accessory use of a dwelling for the purpose of providing temporary lodging, for compensation, for periods of 30 consecutive days or less, where at least one host lives on site throughout the guest's stay. "Host" means a person who is a lawful occupier of a dwelling who has occupied the dwelling for at least 60 consecutive days with intent to establish that dwelling as his or her residence.
Full Breakdown
030 defines home-sharing as an accessory use of a dwelling to provide temporary lodging for compensation, for stays of 30 consecutive days or less, where at least one host lives on site throughout the guest's stay. The same section defines a host as a lawful occupant who has occupied the dwelling for at least 60 consecutive days with intent to make it his or her residence, whether as owner or lessee, and defines 'lives on site' to mean being physically present and engaging in activities of daily living such as sleeping overnight, preparing meals, bathing, and dressing. 030(O) to any that predate the ban. 040(D) as well as enforcement as an unpermitted use.
Violations & Fines
Renting out a dwelling with no host present converts the use into a prohibited vacation rental under Section 5.56.020(B), which carries no permit option and exposes the operator to license revocation, denial of renewal, and code enforcement, plus loss of the local hosting privilege for repeat offenses under Section 5.56.040(D)(3).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be home when I rent out my Glendale property short-term?
How long do I have to live in my home before I can host guests?
What counts as 'living on site' under Glendale's home-sharing rule?
Sources & Official References
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