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Los Angeles County · checked 2026-09-16

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The rules, with their sources

Permit or licenseNone available: short-term rentals are prohibited, so there is no permit to apply for.L117.08.020(L) · code text · checked 2026-09-16
Transfer when the home sellsCode silent on transfer because no permit system exists; the under 30 day rental ban runs with the zoning and applies to any owner, including a buyer.L117.08.020(L) (Prior code 44-19; Ord. 1150 Section 4, 2021; Ord. 1178, 11/14/2023; Ord. 1198, 4/22/2025; Ord. 1211, 1/13/2026); 17.12.020(M) (Prior code 44-30; Ord. 1150 Sections 6, 7, 2021; Ord. 1198; Ord. 1211); 17.16.040(N) (Prior code 44-43; Ord. 1150 Sections 9, 10, 2021; Ord. 1152 Section 4, 2021; Ord. 1191, 1/14/2025; Ord. 1198; Ord. 1211); TOT 3.24 (Prior code 40-16, 40-17) · code text · checked 2026-09-16
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In the city's own words

17.08.020(L)“No dwellings units in whole or in part shall be rented for a term shorter than 30 consecutive calendar days.” source
17.16.040(N)“Rental Housing. No dwellings units in whole or in part shall be rented for a term shorter than 30 consecutive calendar days.” source
3.24.010“Any person who exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of concession, permit, right of access, license or other agreement for a period of 30 consecutive calendar days or less” source

Citation: 17.08.020(L) (Prior code 44-19; Ord. 1150 Section 4, 2021; Ord. 1178, 11/14/2023; Ord. 1198, 4/22/2025; Ord. 1211, 1/13/2026); 17.12.020(M) (Prior code 44-30; Ord. 1150 Sections 6, 7, 2021; Ord. 1198; Ord. 1211); 17.16.040(N) (Prior code 44-43; Ord. 1150 Sections 9, 10, 2021; Ord. 1152 Section 4, 2021; Ord. 1191, 1/14/2025; Ord. 1198; Ord. 1211); TOT 3.24 (Prior code 40-16, 40-17)

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