A short-term rental is defined as a residential property that is rented out for a period of 30 days or less.

Yes

Yes

Yes, individuals are allowed to operate a short-term rental business as long as they obtained the zoning permit and the short-term rental license.

1. Identify your neighborhood council or community group (You can find your neighborhood council on the City of Los Angeles website https://lacity.gov/ or by contacting the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment https://empowerla.org/.

2. Attend neighborhood council meetings.

3. Submit a letter of intent.

4. Address concerns.

5. Obtain approval.

Yes, you need one in few zones such as R1 and R1-V1 Zones.

Primary residences in residential zones that are not subject to rent control or other affordability programs are eligible for short-term rental.

Yes

Yes, the Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate (TORC), ADU permit for Accessory Dwelling owners and Home sharing permit for STR owners that desire to rent beyond the 120 days cap.

14% TOT and 1.5% TDT

STR is prohibited in rent stabilization zones and the rules are more stringent in R1 and R1-V1 Zones.

various types of primary residences including accessory dwelling units.

Yes

1. Hosts must register for a home-sharing permit for a yearly $89 fee.

2. Hosts can only register one property with the city at a time.

3. Hosts can only register their primary residence (where they reside at least six months of the year).

4. Hosts are limited to a 120-day cap per year and can sign up for “extended home sharing” if they would like to host beyond the 120-day cap.

5. Hosts must display a valid home-sharing registration number on all listings. Rent-stabilized units cannot be used for home sharing, even if the host is the owner of the unit or property.

1. Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate (TORC)

• Proof of primary residence
• Insurance coverage that covers short-term rentals.
• Registration fee of $183 per year for each rental unit.
• Collect and remit TOT and TDT to the city.

2. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permit

• ADU meets building requirements including size limitations, height restrictions, and setback requirements.
• ADU meets parking requirements which may include providing additional parking spaces on the property.
• Zoning requirements
• Evidence of plan review and permit fees
• Evidence or receipt of impact fees
• Evidence of a licensed contractor

3. Home-Sharing Ordinance (HSO) permit

• Proof of primary residence.
• Application fees of $89.
• Document requirements: a copy of the homeowner's insurance policy, and a signed declaration of acknowledgment and compliance with the HSO.
• Inspections: Hosts may be subject to inspections by the city to ensure compliance with the HSO and other regulations.
• Renewal fees: Hosts must pay a renewal fee each year to maintain their HSO permit.

Other city regulations includes;

• Building and safety requirements,
• Noise regulations,
• Advertising and signage,
• Liability insurance
• Good neighbor policy.

• Fines (can be up to $2,000 per day),
• Revocation of license,
• Legal action, and
• Additional taxes and fees.

Yes, the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) is responsible for regulating short-term rentals in the city.

City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)

Website: https://www.ladbs.org/services/request-services/report-code-violation?service=rav

Phone: 311 (from within Los Angeles)

(213) 473-3231 (from outside Los Angeles)

You can also visit their office:

Metro (Downtown)

201 and 221 N. Figueroa St.

Los Angeles, CA 90012

There are currently no jurisdictions that are exempted from the specific short-term rental regulations in Los Angeles.

1. Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate (TORC)

• Proof of primary residence
• Insurance coverage that covers short-term rentals.
• Registration fee of $183 per year for each rental unit.
• Collect and remit TOT and TDT to the city.

2. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permit

• ADU meets building requirements including size limitations, height restrictions, and setback requirements.
• ADU meets parking requirements which may include providing additional parking spaces on the property.
• Zoning requirements
• Evidence of plan review and permit fees
• Evidence or receipt of impact fees
• Evidence of a licensed contractor

3. Home-Sharing Ordinance (HSO) permit

• Proof of primary residence.
• Application fees of $89.
• Document requirements: a copy of the homeowner's insurance policy, and a signed declaration of acknowledgment and compliance with the HSO.
• Inspections: Hosts may be subject to inspections by the city to ensure compliance with the HSO and other regulations.
• Renewal fees: Hosts must pay a renewal fee each year to maintain their HSO permit.