Los Angeles, CA
CA| Permit fee | $89/yr $89/yr Home Sharing registration fee |
| Night cap | 120 nights/yr 120 nights/yr for primary residence (Extended Home Sharing requires separate approval for additional nights) |
| Renewal cycle | Annual (every 12 months) |
| Max enforcement fine | $2,000/day |
Home Sharing ordinance (LAMC §12.22 A.33) in effect since 2019. Must register with the city to get a Home Sharing approval (HSA) number. Whole-unit short-term rentals only allowed at host's primary residence. 120-night annual cap without extended permit; up to 365 nights with Extended Home Sharing approval. Registration number must appear in all listings on Airbnb, Vrbo, etc. Platform enforcement: platforms must remove listings without valid HSA number. Fines up to $2,000/day per violation.
This data is sourced from the official city ordinance and verified by hand. Always check the source for the latest rules.
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