Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Los Angeles County, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Los Angeles County, CA, but with restrictions. STRs are permitted in unincorporated Los Angeles County as an accessory use to existing dwelling units in zones that permit residential uses. Registrations are limited to the host’s primary residence; ADUs, rent-restricted primary residences, and vacation rentals are ineligible. County rules impose operational limits including a 90-day calendar-year cap for stays when the host is not present overnight, guest/occupancy limits, and prohibitions on certain events and activities. 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.

STRs are permitted in unincorporated Los Angeles County as an accessory use to existing dwelling units in zones that permit residential uses. Registrations are limited to the host’s primary residence; ADUs, rent-restricted primary residences, and vacation rentals are ineligible. County rules impose operational limits including a 90-day calendar-year cap for stays when the host is not present overnight, guest/occupancy limits, and prohibitions on certain events and activities.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Los Angeles County. 1) Register online through the County STR registration portal (lacountystr.munirevs.com) and obtain a Short-Term Rental Registration Certificate before offering rentals. 2) Pay the annual registration fee (ordinance states $914 annually) and comply with host requirements and hosting-platform obligations as specified in the ordinance. 3) Renew annually and remit required Transient Occupancy Tax via the County portal.

1) Register online through the County STR registration portal (lacountystr.munirevs.com) and obtain a Short-Term Rental Registration Certificate before offering rentals. 2) Pay the annual registration fee (ordinance states $914 annually) and comply with host requirements and hosting-platform obligations as specified in the ordinance. 3) Renew annually and remit required Transient Occupancy Tax via the County portal.

Vrbo is permitted in Los Angeles County, 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 Los Angeles County 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 Los Angeles County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.