Short-Term Rental Regulations
in El Segundo, CA

Home-sharing is allowed only in owner-occupied primary residences (single-family, two-family, and multi-family units where the owner lives in the unit) and is limited to renting one or more bedrooms for stays of 30 consecutive days or less while the host lives on-site. Occupancy is limited to two adults per bedroom (children under 13 excluded from count) and total guests/invitees on the parcel cannot exceed six; accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are not permitted for home sharing; hosts must maintain safety equipment and provide parking at a ratio of at least one space per bedroom.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in El Segundo. 1) Download and complete the Short Term Home Share Rental (STHSR) permit application and Business Tax Registration; submit in person at the Business License counter at City Hall (350 Main Street). 2) Provide proof of ownership and primary residency (host must reside in unit at least 183 nights per year), proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance or platform agreement showing this coverage, and pay the STHSR application fee ($396; renewal $201) plus business license fee ($162.60). 3) After approval, register for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) within one week and renew permit annually (permits expire at end of calendar year).

1) Download and complete the Short Term Home Share Rental (STHSR) permit application and Business Tax Registration; submit in person at the Business License counter at City Hall (350 Main Street). 2) Provide proof of ownership and primary residency (host must reside in unit at least 183 nights per year), proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance or platform agreement showing this coverage, and pay the STHSR application fee ($396; renewal $201) plus business license fee ($162.60). 3) After approval, register for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) within one week and renew permit annually (permits expire at end of calendar year).