Torrance, CA Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Residential Zone
- Home-share only (host on-site)
- Commercial Zone
- Hosted or unhosted allowed
- Coastal Zone
- STR allowed per CDP 5-20-0031
- Code Section
- TMC 92.43
Summary
STR occupancy is regulated under the permit conditions. Residential zones require host-occupied home-share only; commercial zones allow unhosted rentals.
17920.3. Any building or portion thereof, regardless of zoning designation or approved uses of the building, including any dwelling unit, guestroom or suite of rooms, or the premises on which the same is located, in which there exists any of the following listed conditions to an extent that endangers the life, limb, health, property, safety, or welfare of the occupants of the building, nearby residents, or the public shall be deemed and hereby is declared to be a substandard building: (a) Inadequate sanitation shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Lack of, or improper water closet, lavatory, or bathtub or shower in a dwelling unit. ... (9) Room and space dimensions less than required by this code.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Torrance regulates short-term rental occupancy to prevent overcrowding and nuisance complaints. Maximum occupancy is typically set at 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests, though local codes vary. Rental listings must accurately state maximum occupancy. Hosts are responsible for ensuring guest compliance. Exceeding occupancy limits may result in permit revocation. Sleeping in garages, tents, or vehicles on the property is generally prohibited.
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