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Los Angeles County · checked 2026-09-16

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The rules, with their sources

Permit or licenseNo permit is required; the code has no short-term rental permit program.L2BGMC Title 9: 9.04 (definitions), 9.10 (residential zones), 9.20 (special uses), 9.21 (prohibited uses, repealed by Ord. 934) · code text · checked 2026-09-16
Hosted onlyThe code does not limit rentals to hosted stays.L2BGMC Title 9: 9.04 (definitions), 9.10 (residential zones), 9.20 (special uses), 9.21 (prohibited uses, repealed by Ord. 934) · code text · checked 2026-09-16
Primary residenceThe code does not require the rental to be the operator's primary residence.L2BGMC Title 9: 9.04 (definitions), 9.10 (residential zones), 9.20 (special uses), 9.21 (prohibited uses, repealed by Ord. 934) · code text · checked 2026-09-16
Caps and limitsAccessory dwelling units only: ADUs shall not be rented for less than 31 days (9.20.036), so ADUs cannot be used as STRsL2BGMC Title 9: 9.04 (definitions), 9.10 (residential zones), 9.20 (special uses), 9.21 (prohibited uses, repealed by Ord. 934) · code text · checked 2026-09-16
Transfer when the home sellsCode silent on transfer because no STR permit exists.L2BGMC Title 9: 9.04 (definitions), 9.10 (residential zones), 9.20 (special uses), 9.21 (prohibited uses, repealed by Ord. 934) · code text · checked 2026-09-16
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In the city's own words

9.04 (Hotel)“any building or portion of any building with access provided through a common entrance lobby or hallway to six or more guest rooms, having no cooking facilities, and which rooms are designed, intended to be used or are used, rented or hired out as temporary or overnight accommodations for guests for periods of 30 or fewer consecutive calendar days” source
9.20.036“Accessory dwelling units shall not be rented for less than 31 days.” source

Citation: BGMC Title 9: 9.04 (definitions), 9.10 (residential zones), 9.20 (special uses), 9.21 (prohibited uses, repealed by Ord. 934)

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