Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Gardena, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Gardena, CA, but with restrictions. 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. A permit is required before you can host. 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.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in Gardena, CA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Gardena 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 Gardena. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.