Inglewood Short-Term Rental Regulations

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Permit & Licensing

Short-Term Rental Permit (Hosted, Unhosted, or Vacation Rental)

The property must be your primary residence. This means investment properties are not eligible for this permit type.

Application Process

Application, proof of ownership, proof of residency, and permit fee payment must be submitted in person to the Inglewood Finance Department at City Hall.

Tax Obligations

Combined rate: 15.5% of gross rental income.

Collection: Host and hosting platform share TOT collection/remittance duty; if the platform does not collect payment for the rental, the host is solely responsible for collecting and remitting TOT.

Filing: Monthly

Rental Limits

Inglewood limits short-term rentals to 90 days per year.

Occupancy & Density Limits

No more than 4 persons per room, with a maximum of 2 adult guests per room.

Zoning & Restrictions

Only owner-occupied primary residences qualify as short-term rentals; the Code's definition of "owner" explicitly excludes tenants, subtenants, lessees, and sublessees, so renters cannot become STR hosts. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) permitted on or after January 1, 2017, and affordable-housing/income-restricted units are also ineligible.

Insurance & Safety

Insurance

Operators must maintain at least $500,000 in liability insurance covering the property's use as a short-term rental.

Safety & Operating Requirements

• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke detectors
• Carbon monoxide detectors

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Fines and penalties of up to $5,000 per incident for noncompliance with STR regulations.

Platform Requirements

Hosting platforms must collect and remit TOT, disclose monthly listing data to the City, and remove improper or unpermitted listings within five calendar days of City notice.

Compliance Checklist

Follow these steps to legally operate a short-term rental in Inglewood:

1. Confirm eligibility. The property must be your primary residence. Investment properties are not eligible.
2. Meet safety requirements. Fire extinguishers. Smoke detectors. Carbon monoxide detectors.
3. Obtain liability insurance. $500,000 minimum.
4. Apply for Short-Term Rental Permit (Hosted, Unhosted, or Vacation Rental). Submit application + $500 (Hosted); $600 (Unhosted or Vacation Rental) fee.
5. Register for tax accounts. Set up lodging tax accounts with City of Inglewood Tax Administrator (Finance Department).
6. Collect and remit taxes. 15.5% on all bookings.
7. Renew every 365 days (1 year). Contact city for renewal fee details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a permit to run an Airbnb in Inglewood?

Yes. Operating a short-term rental — including an Airbnb or Vrbo — in Inglewood requires a short-term rental permit.

Does Inglewood require a short-term rental to be your primary residence?

Yes. Every Inglewood permit type requires the property to be your primary residence, so investment or non-owner-occupied rentals generally are not eligible.

How many days a year can you short-term rent in Inglewood?

Inglewood limits short-term rentals to 90 days per year.

What taxes do you pay on a short-term rental in Inglewood?

Short-term rental stays in Inglewood are subject to a 15.5% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). The host is responsible for collecting and remitting it.

What happens if you run a short-term rental without a permit in Inglewood?

Operating without a permit can cost up to $5,000 per incident.