Santa Clarita currently has no city-level STR permit requirement. State 120-day limit for primary residences applies. LA County TOT required. Business registration recommended.
As of 2025, the City of Santa Clarita does not require a specific STR permit or registration. However, state law limits primary-residence STR rentals to 120 days/year. Rent-controlled units cannot be used for STRs. LA County TOT must be paid on all short-term rentals. Hosts should obtain a business registration with LA County. The city may adopt regulations in the future.
Failure to collect and remit the 10% Transient Occupancy Tax is subject to penalties and interest under the city's tax enforcement provisions. Operating without a required LA County business license may result in county-level enforcement actions and penalties.
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Vehicles cannot be parked in the same street spot for more than 72 hours per state law (CVC 22651). RV use as housing prohibited.
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Santa Clarita restricts large commercial vehicles in residential zones. Heavy trucks, construction equipment, and oversized commercial vehicles may not be pa...
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Vehicles parked 72+ hours without moving on public streets may be reported as abandoned per CVC §22651. LA County Sheriff and city code enforcement handle co...
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Santa Clarita enforces street parking rules under SCMC Title 10. Vehicles may not park on residential streets for more than 72 hours. Posted restrictions var...
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EV charging supported by state mandates. AB 2097 prohibits parking minimums near transit. CALGreen requires EV-ready infrastructure in new construction.
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Pool barriers must meet CA Building Code requirements: 60-inch minimum height with self-closing, self-latching gates plus one additional safety feature.
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