Los Angeles County, CA Short-Term Rentals: Night Caps (2026)
Key Facts
- Un-Hosted Stay annual cap
- 90 nights per calendar year
- Un-Hosted minimum stay
- 2 consecutive nights
- Hosted Stay annual cap
- No cap
Summary
Un-Hosted Stays are capped at 90 nights per calendar year and must be booked for a minimum of 2 consecutive nights; Hosted Stays have no annual night cap but must be at least 1 night.
H.Short-Term Rentals for Hosted Stays must be for at least one (1) night.I.Short-Term Rentals for Un-Hosted Stays must be for at least two (2) consecutive nights.J.Short-Term Rentals for Un-Hosted Stays must not exceed the maximum of ninety (90) nights per calendar year.
Full Breakdown
Section 7.96.060(J) establishes a 90-night annual cap for Un-Hosted Stays (where the host is not present). Section 7.96.060(I) sets a 2-consecutive-night minimum for Un-Hosted Stays. Hosted Stays (where the host remains on-site except during daytime/work hours) have no annual cap but must be for at least 1 night (§ 7.96.060.H). All stays, whether hosted or un-hosted, are capped at 30 consecutive days per booking (§ 7.96.060.G). The 90-night annual cap is tracked per calendar year and exceeding it is a specific enumerated violation subject to the maximum daily fine.
Violations & Fines
Booking Un-Hosted Stays exceeding 90 nights per calendar year is a named violation subject to fines up to $2,000 per day or twice the average nightly rate, whichever is greater.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a night cap for Hosted Stays?
Can I book Un-Hosted Stays for a single night?
Sources & Official References
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