STR rules by city / Long Beach, CA
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Long Beach, CA short-term-rental rules
Long Beach requires every short-term rental to be registered with the City before operating; two registration types exist: Primary Residence STR and Non-Primary Residence STR (capped at 800 citywide).
What does Long Beach, CA require?
Long Beach requires every short-term rental to be registered with the City before operating; two registration types exist: Primary Residence STR and Non-Primary Residence STR (capped at 800 citywide).
How much is the Long Beach permit fee?
$500.00 application/review fee, paid before the City reviews the application; same $500.00 for renewals.
How often do I renew?
Annual. Registration is valid for one year (365 days) from the date of approval; renewal should be submitted 30 days before expiration.
Does it have to be my primary residence?
Primary Residence registrations require the owner to reside there at least 275 days (9 months) per year. Non-Primary Residence registrations have no occupancy requirement but are capped at 800 citywide.
What else should I know?
- Primary Residence STR: owner's primary residence, defined as usual place of return for a minimum of 275 days (9 months) per calendar year.
- Non-Primary Residence STR: no owner-occupancy requirement, but capped at 800 registrations citywide.
- One registration of each type is allowed per individual.
Source: City of Long Beach — Short-Term Rentals (STRs), Community Development Department (longbeach.gov). Verified as of July 5, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the current requirement with your city before you submit.
Long Beach, CA short-term-rental permit questions
- Do I need a permit to run a short-term rental in Long Beach, CA?
- Long Beach requires every short-term rental to be registered with the City before operating; two registration types exist: Primary Residence STR and Non-Primary Residence STR (capped at 800 citywide).
- How much does a Long Beach short-term-rental permit cost?
- $500.00 application/review fee, paid before the City reviews the application; same $500.00 for renewals.
- How often do I renew my Long Beach short-term-rental registration?
- Annual. Registration is valid for one year (365 days) from the date of approval; renewal should be submitted 30 days before expiration.
- Does my Long Beach short-term rental have to be my primary residence?
- Primary Residence registrations require the owner to reside there at least 275 days (9 months) per year. Non-Primary Residence registrations have no occupancy requirement but are capped at 800 citywide.
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