Short-term rental permit rules in Los Angeles, CA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
The Home-Sharing Ordinance (LAMC 12.22 A.32, effective Nov 2019) requires registration with LA City Planning before listing any short-term rental. Only primary residences where the host lives 6+ months per year qualify. Registration costs $89 annually and must be renewed each year. STRs are not permitted in RSO units.
Los Angeles Home-Sharing Ordinance (CF 14-1635-S2, effective November 1, 2019) restricts STRs to the host's primary residence (occupied 6+ months/year). Properties subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) may not be used for home-sharing. Regular registration: $199/year. Extended Home-Sharing (for >120 days): $1,066/year, requires public hearing approval. Registration number must appear on all ads. Only one unit may be registered at a time.
Operating without permit: fines up to $2,000/day. Advertising violations: greater of $500/day or double the nightly rate. Platform fines up to $1,211.33/day.
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