Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Gardena, CA

City ordinance prohibits entire-home short-term rentals; home-sharing (owner present, primary residence) is allowed only in R-1 and R-2 zones. Hosts must own the property for at least 365 days and live on-site at least 183 nights per year; occupancy is limited to 4 people per bedroom, and hosts must provide one parking space per reservation and notify neighbors within 75 feet.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Gardena. 1) Submit a Home-Sharing Permit application and business license registration to the Community Development Department during the application window (Sept 15–Oct 30); 2) Provide proof of 365-day ownership, primary residence affidavits, and $1,000,000 liability insurance; 3) Pay the $1,337 permit fee. Permits are issued via lottery if more than 100 qualified applications are received.

1) Submit a Home-Sharing Permit application and business license registration to the Community Development Department during the application window (Sept 15–Oct 30); 2) Provide proof of 365-day ownership, primary residence affidavits, and $1,000,000 liability insurance; 3) Pay the $1,337 permit fee. Permits are issued via lottery if more than 100 qualified applications are received.