Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cerritos, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Cerritos, CA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals, vacation rentals, and home-sharing are strictly prohibited in all residential zones throughout the city. No permits, business licenses, or entitlements for use will be approved or issued for STR operations in these areas. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals, vacation rentals, and home-sharing are strictly prohibited in all residential zones throughout the city. No permits, business licenses, or entitlements for use will be approved or issued for STR operations in these areas.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Cerritos.

Vrbo is permitted in Cerritos, CA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Cerritos are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Cerritos. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.