Short-Term Rental Regulations
in La Porte, CA

Short-term rentals (30 days or less) require an administrative permit and a local property manager available 24/7. Regulations distinguish between hosted (owner-occupied) and un-hosted rentals, requiring compliance with performance criteria and transient occupancy tax (6%) reporting.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in La Porte. 1. Complete and submit a Short-Term Rental Administrative Permit application to the Department of Development Services. 2. Ensure a local property manager is designated and available 24/7. 3. Register for and pay the 6% Transient Occupancy Tax through the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Department.

1. Complete and submit a Short-Term Rental Administrative Permit application to the Department of Development Services. 2. Ensure a local property manager is designated and available 24/7. 3. Register for and pay the 6% Transient Occupancy Tax through the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Department.