Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Pacific Palisades, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Pacific Palisades, CA, but with restrictions. Home-Sharing (short-term rentals) in Pacific Palisades is governed by the City of Los Angeles Home-Sharing Ordinance and is allowed only for the host’s primary residence (host resides >6 months/year). Regular home-sharing is limited to 120 days per calendar year (extended home-sharing up to 365 days requires additional eligibility, neighbor notice and/or discretionary review); listings must display a valid City registration number, are prohibited in Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) units and properties with unresolved citations, and are subject to occupancy and nuisance rules (one booking at a time; guest limits and noise/outdoor gathering restrictions). 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.

Home-Sharing (short-term rentals) in Pacific Palisades is governed by the City of Los Angeles Home-Sharing Ordinance and is allowed only for the host’s primary residence (host resides >6 months/year). Regular home-sharing is limited to 120 days per calendar year (extended home-sharing up to 365 days requires additional eligibility, neighbor notice and/or discretionary review); listings must display a valid City registration number, are prohibited in Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) units and properties with unresolved citations, and are subject to occupancy and nuisance rules (one booking at a time; guest limits and noise/outdoor gathering restrictions).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Pacific Palisades. 1) Register via the City Planning Home-Sharing online portal and submit the application, required documents (proof of primary residence, photo ID, landlord approval if renter) and pay the home-sharing registration fee ($89 standard; additional fees apply for extended or discretionary reviews). 2) Obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Registration Certificate from the City Office of Finance (or list exclusively on a platform with a City Platform Agreement) and remit TOT monthly. 3) Receive pending registration number immediately upon complete application; final registration issued after approval; renew annually.

1) Register via the City Planning Home-Sharing online portal and submit the application, required documents (proof of primary residence, photo ID, landlord approval if renter) and pay the home-sharing registration fee ($89 standard; additional fees apply for extended or discretionary reviews). 2) Obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Registration Certificate from the City Office of Finance (or list exclusively on a platform with a City Platform Agreement) and remit TOT monthly. 3) Receive pending registration number immediately upon complete application; final registration issued after approval; renew annually.

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