Los Angeles Short-Term Rental Regulations
| Permit | ✓ Required — Home-Sharing Registration ($192) — See below for other permit types |
| Primary Residence | ✓ Required |
| Annual Day Limit | No limit — 30 days or fewer per stay |
| Tax Rate | 14% |
| Max Penalty | $2,500 per day |
| Insurance | Not required |
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Permit & Licensing
- Home-Sharing Registration — You live in the property and rent part or all of it ($192)
- Extended Home-Sharing Registration — You live in the property and rent part or all of it ($192)
Home-Sharing Registration
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial cost | $192 |
| Renewal | $192 / 1 year |
The property must be your primary residence. This means investment properties are not eligible for this permit type.
Extended Home-Sharing Registration
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial cost | $192 |
| Renewal | $192 / 1 year |
The property must be your primary residence. This means investment properties are not eligible for this permit type.
Application Process
Online application filed with Department of City Planning; must include host identification, Primary Residence info, local contact person, list of hosting platforms, and unit details; filing fee required; if required information not received within 45 days, registration considered withdrawn
Note: Document requirements vary by permit type. See individual permit sections above for eligibility details.
Tax Obligations
| Tax | Rate | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Transient Occupancy Tax | 14% | City of Los Angeles |
Combined rate: 14% of gross rental income.
Collection: Platform auto-remit if platform has a Platform Agreement with the City; otherwise host self-remits via Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate from the Office of Finance
Rental Limits
Los Angeles does not impose an annual cap on the number of nights you can rent. Each individual stay must be 30 days or fewer per stay.
Zoning & Restrictions
Owner-occupied: Allowed in all zones where residential uses are permitted by right; prohibited in RSO units, affordable housing with covenants, and Ellised units. Prohibited in RSO units (most multi-family units built before October 1978), affordable housing with legal restrictions, Ellised units, and buildings converted from RSO to single family within 5 years
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Registration suspended for 30 days upon 2 citations; Director may require suspension, modification, discontinuance or revocation of registration for violations.
Platform Requirements
- Hosting platforms must enter a Platform Agreement with the City to collect and remit Transient Occupancy Tax on behalf of hosts
- Hosts must post their registration number on all advertisements.
Compliance Checklist
Follow these steps to legally operate a short-term rental in Los Angeles:
- Determine your permit type. Los Angeles has 2 permit types. Identify which applies to your property (Home-Sharing Registration, Extended Home-Sharing Registration).
- Apply for your STR permit. Submit application + $192 fee. See permit types above to determine which applies.
- Register for tax accounts. Set up hotel occupancy tax accounts with the city tax authority.
- Display your permit number. Include your permit/license number in all listings and advertisements.
- Collect and remit taxes. 14% on all bookings.
- Renew annually. $192 renewal fee.
Official Sources
- Home-Sharing - Los Angeles City Planning
- LAMC SEC. 12.22 Exceptions (Home-Sharing Provisions A.32)
- Home Sharing Ordinance - Los Angeles Housing Department
- Airbnb & Short Term Rental Laws and Regulations In Los Angeles - 2026 | Steadily
- Transient Occupancy Tax Requirements | Los Angeles Office of Finance
- SEC. 11.2.04. ADMINISTRATIVE FINES | LA Municipal Code