El Segundo, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Los Angeles County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$396.00 initial permit, $201.00 renewal, plus $162.60 business license
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • accessory dwelling units prohibited from short-term rental

Official Sources

Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in El Segundo, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in El Segundo, California are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $396.00 initial permit, $201.0). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in El Segundo, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in El Segundo, California. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in El Segundo?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $396.00 initial permit, $201.0.

Where do these El Segundo short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against El Segundo's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with El Segundo, Los Angeles County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.