LA Home-Sharing Ordinance caps standard short-term rental permits at 120 nights per year. An Extended Home-Sharing Permit allows unlimited nights but requires prior operating history.
Under LAMC Section 12.22 A.32, the LA Home-Sharing Ordinance (HSO) limits standard Home-Sharing Registration (HSR) permit holders to 120 booked nights per calendar year. Hosts who want to operate beyond that cap must apply for an Extended Home-Sharing Permit, which costs 850 dollars, requires a minimum of six months of prior home-sharing operation in LA, zero ordinance violations during that period, and discretionary approval by the Planning Director. Extended permits allow unlimited nights but the host must still use the unit as their primary residence. Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO are required to cut off bookings once the 120-night cap is reached, and the Planning Department audits listings quarterly.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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