Long Beach, California

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Los Angeles County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $500.00Tax: 13%Min Stay: 1
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
$500.00License Cost
1Min. Night Stay
13%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$500.00
Renewalannual
Permit Cap800 permits
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay1
Max Nights Per Year90 (unhosted, primary residence only)
Density / Distance Cap800 (non-primary residence units citywide)
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT13%

Official Sources

longbeach.gov/lbcd/enforcement/strs/
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Long Beach, California

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Long Beach, California are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $500.00). A lodging/occupancy tax of 13% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Long Beach, California?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Long Beach, California.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Long Beach?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $500.00.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Long Beach?

Short-term rentals in Long Beach are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 13%.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Long Beach?

Yes — Long Beach sets a minimum stay of 1 night and a cap of 90 rental nights per year.

Where do these Long Beach short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Long Beach'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 Long Beach, Los Angeles County, or California authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.