Lancaster requires STRs to register as Transient Dwelling rental units under Ordinance No. 2018-11-45, with city Housing Inspector approval, a designated property manager on file, and a maximum stay of 30 consecutive days.
The City of Lancaster adopted Ordinance No. 2018-11-45 (the Short-Term Rental Ordinance) establishing registration, inspection, and minimum property maintenance and safety standards for STRs. Each dwelling must register with the City as a Transient Dwelling rental unit. A City Housing Inspector inspects the property prior to registration approval. Operators must designate a property manager and provide name and contact information to the City's Housing Unit. The maximum length of stay for any registered guest party is 30 consecutive days; longer stays fall outside the STR framework.
Operating an unregistered STR violates the ordinance and exposes the operator to administrative penalties, code enforcement action, and inability to legally collect transient occupancy tax.
Lancaster, CA
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Lancaster, CA
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