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Los Angeles County · checked 2026-09-16

Can you BnB it in Rosemead?

The rules, with their sources

Permit or licenseNone available: short-term rentals are prohibited, so there is no permit to apply for.L117.12.020 · code text · checked 2026-09-16
Transfer when the home sellsNot applicable: short-term rentals are not a permitted use in residential districts, so there is no permit to transfer on sale.L1RMC 17.04.050 (definition), 17.12.020 (residential land use table, Not permitted), 17.30.190(C)(7) (ADU restriction); enacting ordinance number for the STR rows not captured · code text · checked 2026-09-16
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In the city's own words

17.04.050“Short-Term Rental means any dwelling unit that is occupied or intended or designed to be occupied on a short-term basis for occupancy duration of thirty (30) calendar days or less.” source
17.12.020“Short-Term Rental is listed as Not permitted in the residential district land uses and permit requirements table” source
17.30.190(C)(7)“No ADUs shall be used as a short-term rental.” source

Citation: RMC 17.04.050 (definition), 17.12.020 (residential land use table, Not permitted), 17.30.190(C)(7) (ADU restriction); enacting ordinance number for the STR rows not captured

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