Short-Term Rental Regulations
in San Pedro, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in San Pedro, CA, but with restrictions. Vacation rentals (non-primary residences) are limited to 90 days of operation per calendar year and must not exceed 1% of housing units in the San Pedro community plan area (cap of 327). Occupancy is limited to 2 overnight guests per habitable room, and rentals are prohibited in RSO (rent-stabilized) units, ADUs, and affordable housing. 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.

Vacation rentals (non-primary residences) are limited to 90 days of operation per calendar year and must not exceed 1% of housing units in the San Pedro community plan area (cap of 327). Occupancy is limited to 2 overnight guests per habitable room, and rentals are prohibited in RSO (rent-stabilized) units, ADUs, and affordable housing.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in San Pedro. 1. Submit an application to the Department of City Planning including proof of ownership, an affidavit of occasional residency, and a $850 fee. 2. Designate a local responsible contact person and list all hosting platforms to be used. 3. Obtain a Short-Term Rental Registration Certificate from the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector.

1. Submit an application to the Department of City Planning including proof of ownership, an affidavit of occasional residency, and a $850 fee. 2. Designate a local responsible contact person and list all hosting platforms to be used. 3. Obtain a Short-Term Rental Registration Certificate from the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector.

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