West Covina does not have a night cap system because short-term rentals are not permitted in single-family residential zones. There is no home-sharing program allowing limited nights per year as exists in some neighboring cities.
Unlike cities such as Los Angeles (which permits home-sharing for 120 days per year) or Santa Monica (which allows hosted home-sharing), West Covina has not adopted a home-sharing or vacation rental ordinance. The City's Development Code does not include short-term rentals as a permitted or conditionally permitted use in residential zones. As a result, there is no annual night cap or maximum rental day provision. The City's approach is a de facto ban rather than a regulated market. Any legislative changes would require a Development Code amendment approved by the City Council. Contact the Planning Division at (626) 939-8400 for current status.
Any short-term rental operation in a residential zone is a zoning violation subject to code enforcement, regardless of the number of nights.
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