Torrance requires an STR permit under TMC Section 92.43, established by Ordinance O-3861 (2019) and amended by O-3890 (2021). One-time registration fee with no annual renewal. All listings must display the city-issued permit number. Business license and Uniform Occupancy Tax remittance required.
The City of Torrance adopted its Short Term Rental Ordinance (O-3861) in 2019, with amendments in 2021 (O-3890) following California Coastal Commission approval for Coastal Zone regulation. Regulations are codified at TMC Section 92.43. A short-term rental is defined as rental of any residence or portion thereof within a legally permitted residential structure for 30 consecutive calendar days or less. Permit registration is one-time with no renewal fee. Applications can be submitted via email to CDDinfo@TorranceCA.gov or in-person at the Permit Center at Torrance City Hall, 3031 Torrance Blvd. All advertisements on hosting platforms must display the city-issued permit number. A business license is required, and operators must remit Uniform Occupancy Tax to the City of Torrance. Beginning March 1, 2024, Airbnb.com collects and remits occupancy tax directly, but owners must still file quarterly reports and pay tax on bookings from other platforms.
Operating without a permit subject to code enforcement action. Failure to display permit number in listings is a separate violation. Tax evasion subject to penalties and interest.
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Amplified sound must not exceed 15 dBA above ambient at property lines. On Sundays/holidays, amplified sound limited to 10 AM-6 PM. Must stay 200 ft from chu...
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Torrance prohibits dogs from barking, howling, or making loud noises that disturb the peace of residential neighborhoods under TMC §41.1.2. Animal Control ha...
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Machinery and mechanical equipment must not produce noise exceeding specified levels above ambient at residential property lines under TMC Chapter 6.
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Powered gardening equipment including leaf blowers may operate Mon-Fri and 9 AM-5 PM Saturdays. Prohibited Sundays/holidays. Homeowners exempt 10 AM-4 PM on ...
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Torrance adopts LA County Code Title 10 for animal control. No breed-specific bans exist, but dangerous/vicious dog declarations follow county procedures.
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Dogs must be licensed annually and kept under control at all times per LA County Code Title 10, adopted by Torrance. Rabies vaccination required.
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