West Covina effectively prohibits short-term rentals on single-family residential property. The City's Development Code does not list short-term rentals as a permitted use in residential zones. Operators on eligible properties must obtain a business license and comply with the Transient Occupancy Tax.
Under West Covina's Development Code (Chapter 26, Zoning), short-term rentals are not listed as a permitted use in single-family residential zones (R-1). The City's updated Development Code, effective 2024, does not authorize vacation rentals or home-sharing in residential districts. Any short-term rental operation requires at minimum a City business license from the Finance Department and registration for Transient Occupancy Tax collection. The Planning and Community Development Department at (626) 939-8400 is the primary enforcement agency. Properties in commercial zones or mixed-use zones may have different use allowances. West Covina is part of the broader Los Angeles County trend of restricting STRs in residential areas to protect housing stock.
Operating an unpermitted short-term rental in a residential zone is a zoning violation subject to code enforcement action, fines, and abatement orders. Failure to collect and remit TOT is subject to penalties and interest.
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