Los Angeles

LA County Board

April 09, 2024 Item #73

Agenda Item 73

73. Ordinance Amending County Code, Title 7 - Business Licenses\nOrdinance for adoption amending County Code, Title 7- Business Licenses, by\nadding Division 3 - Short-Term Rentals Registration to regulate Short-Term\nRentals in the Unincorporated areas of the County; the ordinance requires that\na Short-Term Rental Host register each year and pay an annual fee of $914;\nrestricts Short-Term Rentals to a Host’s Primary Residence; prohibits\nAccessory Dwelling Units, Rent Restricted Primary Residences, and Vacation\nRentals from being used as Short-Term Rentals; regulates the operation of\nShort-Term Rentals, including restricting the number of guests, length of stays,\nand types of events; regulates Hosting Platforms (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO) by\nrequiring compliance with County regulations; establishes an enforcement and\nappeals process, including imposition of penalties and fees for noncompliance,\nwith the change to Section 7.96.150, Effective Date, as approved at the Board\nmeeting of March 19, 2024. ADOPT (24-0970)