Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sherman Oaks, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Sherman Oaks, CA, but with restrictions. Home-Sharing (primary residence) is limited to 120 days/year unless extended approval is granted. Vacation Rentals (non-primary) are limited to 90 days/year and subject to a community-plan cap of 434 permits for Sherman Oaks. Hosts must register, obtain a tax certificate, identify a local contact, and limit occupancy to two guests per habitable room. 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 (primary residence) is limited to 120 days/year unless extended approval is granted. Vacation Rentals (non-primary) are limited to 90 days/year and subject to a community-plan cap of 434 permits for Sherman Oaks. Hosts must register, obtain a tax certificate, identify a local contact, and limit occupancy to two guests per habitable room.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Sherman Oaks. 1) File the Home-Sharing registration or Vacation Rental permit application with the Los Angeles Department of City Planning including proof of identity/residency and a local contact. 2) Obtain a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate from the City Office of Finance and pay required fees ($89 for Home-Sharing; $850 for Extended/Vacation). 3) Renew annually and maintain records for three years for potential City inspections.

1) File the Home-Sharing registration or Vacation Rental permit application with the Los Angeles Department of City Planning including proof of identity/residency and a local contact. 2) Obtain a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate from the City Office of Finance and pay required fees ($89 for Home-Sharing; $850 for Extended/Vacation). 3) Renew annually and maintain records for three years for potential City inspections.

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