Short-term rental permit rules in Torrance, CA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
STR permit and business license required. Permit fee is one-time with no renewal fee. TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) must be paid. Listings must show permit number.
Under TMC §92.43, short-term rentals (30 days or less) require a permit and business license. In residential zones, only hosted home-share rentals (host on-site) are permitted. In commercial zones, both hosted and unhosted rentals are allowed. The permit registration fee is $225 (one-time, no renewal fee). Applications are submitted via email or in-person at the Permit Center at City Hall, 3031 Torrance Blvd. The City Council adopted Ordinance O-3861 in 2019, with amendments (O-3890) in 2021 following California Coastal Commission approval in 2020. Hosts must maintain liability insurance and notify neighbors.
Operating without a valid permit is a violation of TMC §92.43. Fines may be levied. Contact the Environmental Division at (310) 618-5929 to report non-compliant rentals.
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