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Los Angeles, CA short-term-rental rules
Los Angeles requires hosts to register with the City under the Home-Sharing Ordinance and to post their registration number on every listing before they can offer a short-term rental.
What does Los Angeles, CA require?
Los Angeles requires hosts to register with the City under the Home-Sharing Ordinance and to post their registration number on every listing before they can offer a short-term rental.
How much is the Los Angeles registration fee?
$89 for a home-sharing registration or renewal. Extended home-sharing (more than 120 nights a year) carries an additional $850 review fee, and $5,660 if it needs further discretionary review.
How often do I renew?
Annual. A home-sharing registration is good for one year and must be renewed annually; it cannot be transferred or assigned.
What else should I know?
- Home-sharing is limited to the host's primary residence.
- City Planning recommends submitting a renewal at least 30 days before it expires.
Source: Los Angeles City Planning — Home-Sharing Ordinance FAQ (adopted). Verified as of July 4, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the current requirement with your city before you submit.
Los Angeles, CA short-term-rental permit questions
- Do I need a permit to run a short-term rental in Los Angeles, CA?
- Los Angeles requires hosts to register with the City under the Home-Sharing Ordinance and to post their registration number on every listing before they can offer a short-term rental.
- How much does a Los Angeles short-term-rental registration cost?
- $89 for a home-sharing registration or renewal. Extended home-sharing (more than 120 nights a year) carries an additional $850 review fee, and $5,660 if it needs further discretionary review.
- How often do I renew my Los Angeles short-term-rental registration?
- Annual. A home-sharing registration is good for one year and must be renewed annually; it cannot be transferred or assigned.
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