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Los Angeles Short-Term Rental Laws

Check Los Angeles STR legality, permits, eligibility, documents, taxes, operating rules, renewal, and official application sources.

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Compliance layers

A Clear Answer, Then a Path Forward.

Critical Finding

See whether the property can operate now, what blocks it, and which exception may apply.

Address Context

Confirm zoning, current land use, jurisdiction, and the rules that actually govern the address.

Required Approvals

Get the permits, licenses, documents, inspections, and tax registrations needed before launch.

Recommended Path

Follow prioritized next steps, deadlines, renewal duties, and viable alternatives when rules change.

Occupancy tax calculator

Estimate occupancy tax in Los Angeles

Enter the nightly rate and stay length to estimate the lodging taxes and guest total for this jurisdiction.

Gross rent$150.00 × 3 nights
$450.00
Mandatory taxable feesRequired cleaning, resort, or similar fees included in the tax base.
$0.00
Los Angeles transient occupancy tax (14%) $450.00 × 14%
$63.00
Estimated taxes and fees
$63.00

Guest pays

$513.00

Assumptions used

  • Estimate coverage boundary: Incorporated City of Los Angeles limits; 30 consecutive calendar days or less; all target STR lodging in the city.
Open the full occupancy tax calculator

Estimated tax is $63.00. Estimated guest total is $513.00.

Estimate only. Verify the property jurisdiction, exemptions, taxable charges, filing duties, and marketplace collection with the linked official sources.

Legal Status

Allowed as Home-Sharing in an eligible primary residence after City registration; extended Home-Sharing is required to exceed the standard annual limit.

This page covers properties inside the City of Los Angeles. Los Angeles County rules and the rules of independent cities such as Santa Monica or West Hollywood do not apply to a City of Los Angeles address.

Home-Sharing covers rentals of a host’s primary residence for stays of 30 consecutive days or fewer.

Los Angeles Rules at a Glance

Jurisdiction
City of Los Angeles
Legal status
Allowed as Home-Sharing in an eligible primary residence after City registration; extended Home-Sharing is required to exceed the standard annual limit.
Required approval
Los Angeles Home-Sharing Registration
Government fee
The City publishes current registration and extended Home-Sharing fees on the official Home-Sharing page.
Term / renewal
Registration is valid for 12 months.
Primary residence
The rental must be the host’s primary residence; one registration is allowed per host.
Inspection
The City may inspect records and verify property eligibility and code compliance.

Eligibility & Zoning

Rent-stabilized, income-restricted, nonresidential, and properties with pending citations can be ineligible; verify the unit against current City criteria.

  • Confirm the government boundary

    Verify that the property is governed by Los Angeles, not a neighboring city or county authority.

    Required

  • Test the residency or occupancy rule

    The rental must be the host’s primary residence; one registration is allowed per host.

    Required

  • Check zoning and private restrictions

    Rent-stabilized, income-restricted, nonresidential, and properties with pending citations can be ineligible; verify the unit against current City criteria.

    Required

Los Angeles Home-Sharing Registration Overview

Test primary-residence and housing eligibility before opening the City portal. A rent-stabilized, income-restricted, nonresidential, or disqualifying cited unit cannot be cured by paying the registration fee.

  1. Confirm the unit is eligible

    Check primary residence, housing, use, and citation restrictions.

  2. Prepare residency and landlord records

    Gather identification, one accepted proof of residence, and the notarized landlord form if applicable.

  3. Resolve transient occupancy tax registration

    Confirm whether a platform agreement covers the booking channel or obtain the required tax certificate.

  4. Submit and publish the registration number

    Apply through the City portal and add the approved number to every listing before hosting.

Documents to Prepare

  • Government-issued photo identification

    Use an accepted government photo ID for the host; the name must match the applicant and the primary-residence record.

    Required

  • One acceptable proof of primary residence

    Provide one current document from the City’s accepted list showing the host at the registered Los Angeles address.

    Required

  • Notarized landlord affidavit when the host is a tenant

    A tenant host must use the City landlord affidavit and obtain the required notarized landlord authorization before submission.

    Required

  • Transient occupancy tax registration information when not covered by a qualifying platform agreement

    If any booking channel is not covered by a City platform agreement, obtain and use the applicable Transient Occupancy Tax Registration Certificate.

    Required

Operating Rules After Approval

  • Display the City-issued registration number on every listing.

    Copy the active City number exactly into every listing and remove or correct any listing that still shows a pending or expired number.

    Required

  • Standard Home-Sharing is limited to 120 days per year; obtain extended approval before exceeding it.

    Maintain a dated booking ledger for the calendar year; stop at 120 hosted days unless Extended Home-Sharing approval is already active.

    Required

  • Do not use Home-Sharing for parties, events, or more than one set of guests at a time.

    Accept only one guest party at a time and reject event use, because Home-Sharing does not convert the primary residence into an event venue.

    Required

  • Government approval does not override private restrictions

    City registration confirms Home-Sharing eligibility only. A tenant must also satisfy the lease and any required landlord affidavit, while condominium, HOA, mortgage, and insurance restrictions remain independently enforceable.

    Warning

Taxes, Renewal & Enforcement

Tax layer
Los Angeles transient occupancy tax applies unless an approved platform agreement handles the applicable collection and filing.
Filing
Direct operators may need a Transient Occupancy Tax Registration Certificate and monthly filing.
Renewal
Renew annually and submit updated application information and required hosting records.
Deadline
Register before accepting reservations; start renewal before the current registration expires.
Enforcement
Unregistered listings, ineligible units, missing numbers, and operating violations can trigger citations or removal.

Detailed Home-Sharing Registration Guide

Use the task page when you are ready to prepare and submit the Los Angeles application.

Los Angeles Home-Sharing Registration

Before-you-apply checklist, documents, application sequence, verification, and post-approval work.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Allowed as Home-Sharing in an eligible primary residence after City registration; extended Home-Sharing is required to exceed the standard annual limit.

Los Angeles Home-Sharing Registration. Register before accepting reservations; start renewal before the current registration expires.

The rental must be the host’s primary residence; one registration is allowed per host.

Los Angeles transient occupancy tax applies unless an approved platform agreement handles the applicable collection and filing. Direct operators may need a Transient Occupancy Tax Registration Certificate and monthly filing.