The City of El Monte does not have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance, meaning STRs are currently unregulated but must comply with standard business licensing and a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax. However, hosts must verify if they are in an unincorporated area of El Monte, which is subject to strict LA County regulations including a primary residence requirement and a $914 annual fee.
To host an Airbnb in the City of El Monte, you currently don't have to follow a specific 'STR law' because the city hasn't passed one yet. However, you are still required to get a general city business license and pay a 10% tax on all bookings. The biggest trap is your location: many 'El Monte' addresses are actually in unincorporated LA County. If you are in the county area, you must live in the home you are renting, pay a high annual registration fee, and you can only rent out the whole house for 90 days a year.
Permit Required
Yes
Night Limit
90/year
Primary Residence
Required
Total Tax Rate
10.0%
Disclaimer
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Permit Fee
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