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 |
| 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and unit details; filing fee required; if required information not received within 45 days, registration considered withdrawn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.
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