Short-Term Rental Regulations
in West Hollywood, CA

Airbnb listings are allowed in West Hollywood, CA, but with restrictions. Only owner-occupied 'Home Sharing' is permitted; the owner must reside in the unit during the guest's entire stay. Non-owner-occupied 'Vacation Rentals' (rentals under 31 days where the owner is not present) are strictly prohibited. Renters are ineligible for licenses, and hosts must pay a 12.5% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) monthly. 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.

Only owner-occupied 'Home Sharing' is permitted; the owner must reside in the unit during the guest's entire stay. Non-owner-occupied 'Vacation Rentals' (rentals under 31 days where the owner is not present) are strictly prohibited. Renters are ineligible for licenses, and hosts must pay a 12.5% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) monthly.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in West Hollywood. 1. Register through the City’s Home Sharing registration portal. 2. Provide proof of identity, property ownership, and primary residency. 3. Pay the required fees and set up monthly Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) payments through the portal.

1. Register through the City’s Home Sharing registration portal. 2. Provide proof of identity, property ownership, and primary residency. 3. Pay the required fees and set up monthly Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) payments through the portal.

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