Lakewood, CA Ordinance 2023-2 (effective May 25, 2023) prohibits all short-term rentals (under 31 consecutive days) in every residential zoning district. Permits issued before March 1, 2023 sunset on June 30, 2024.
On May 25, 2023, Lakewood City Council enacted Ordinance 2023-2, which establishes a complete ban on all short-term rentals (defined as residential dwelling stays of less than 31 consecutive days) across every residential zoning district within the City. The ordinance superseded prior Ordinance 2018-7, which had allowed home-share rentals subject to an 8% Transient Occupancy Tax. As a transition, any property holding a valid Short-Term Rental Permit issued prior to March 1, 2023 was permitted to continue operating through June 30, 2024, after which the ban applies to all properties. The City Council took the action citing housing-supply and neighborhood-impact concerns common to many LA County contract cities.
Operating an STR in Lakewood after the sunset date violates Ordinance 2023-2 and is enforced by the City through Code Enforcement and the LA County Sheriff's Lakewood Station, with fines and abatement orders.
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Lakewood STRs must comply with general noise ordinance. Many cities impose stricter quiet hours for rental properties. Complaints can trigger permit review.
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Lakewood collects Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on stays under 30 days. Rate varies by city (typically 10 to 14%). Platforms auto-collect in many jurisdictions.
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