Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Playa Del Rey, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Playa Del Rey, CA, but with restrictions. Home-Sharing is limited to a Host’s Primary Residence (residing >6 months/year) and capped at 120 days per year unless Extended Home-Sharing is obtained. Occupancy is limited to 2 overnight guests per habitable room; hosts must maintain safety equipment (fire extinguisher, smoke/CO detectors) and keep 3 years of records. 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 is limited to a Host’s Primary Residence (residing >6 months/year) and capped at 120 days per year unless Extended Home-Sharing is obtained. Occupancy is limited to 2 overnight guests per habitable room; hosts must maintain safety equipment (fire extinguisher, smoke/CO detectors) and keep 3 years of records.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Playa Del Rey. 1) File a Home-Sharing registration application with the Department of City Planning with proof of Primary Residence and a $89 fee. 2) Obtain a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate from the Office of Finance. 3) Renew annually by paying the renewal fee and submitting records of the prior year's stays.

1) File a Home-Sharing registration application with the Department of City Planning with proof of Primary Residence and a $89 fee. 2) Obtain a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate from the Office of Finance. 3) Renew annually by paying the renewal fee and submitting records of the prior year's stays.

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