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The City of Los Angeles requires all short-term rental hosts to register for a Home-Sharing permit and only permits the rental of one's primary residence. Stays are capped at 120 days per year unless an Extended Home-Sharing permit is obtained, and rentals in RSO-regulated buildings or newer ADUs are strictly prohibited.
Score: 73 (lenient)
To host an Airbnb in the City of Los Angeles, you must live in the home you are renting for more than half the year. You cannot rent out a second home or an investment property for stays under 30 days. You are limited to 120 nights of hosting per year unless you apply for a special 'Extended' permit. Finally, if your apartment is rent-controlled (RSO), you cannot list it on any short-term rental platform.
Permit Required
Yes
Night Limit
120/year
Primary Residence
Required
Total Tax Rate
0.1%
Permit Fee
$89
Processing Time
Instant (Standard) to 45 days (Extended)
Disclaimer
Regulatory information is AI-researched for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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