Monrovia

Monrovia does not have a dedicated ordinance regulating short-term rentals, meaning they operate under general business license and tax rules. Hosts are required to remit a 12% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on all stays under 30 days and must maintain a valid city business license. It is critical to note that Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are strictly prohibited from being used as short-term rentals.

To host an Airbnb in Monrovia, you don't need a specific 'Short-Term Rental Permit' because the city hasn't passed a law for them yet. However, you are still considered a business, so you must get a Monrovia Business License and register to pay the 12% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) to the city every quarter. The biggest rule to remember is that you cannot use an ADU (like a guest house or 'granny flat') for short-term stays; those can only be rented for 30 days or longer. Always double-check if your home is in the official City of Monrovia or in an 'unincorporated' area of LA County, as the rules will be completely different.