Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Long Beach, CA (2026)

Whether Long Beach, CA permits short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) has not been confirmed from an official source. Contact the local planning department at (562) 570-6194 to verify current STR rules — including whether hosting is permitted at all, registration requirements, and any local restrictions — before listing your property on Airbnb, VRBO, or a similar platform.

Statewide Preemption

Registration Requirements

Whether short-term rental registration is required in Long Beach has not been confirmed from official sources. Contact the local planning department or local building department to verify current registration requirements before hosting on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar platforms.

Operational Rules

No specific operational rules listed for short-term rentals in Long Beach beyond standard property codes.

• •Host must have primary residence at the rental property
• •Whole-home rentals capped at 180 nights per year (more permissive than LA City's 120-night cap)
• •Hosted rentals (host present) have no night cap
• •Maximum occupancy: 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional
• •No events or commercial gatherings at the STR property
• •STR license number must be displayed on all platform listings
• •Annual safety inspection may be required for license renewal
• •Platform must collect and remit Long Beach Transient Occupancy Tax (13%)

Penalties for Violations

Specific penalty amounts for STR violations in Long Beach are not listed. Contact the local planning department for enforcement information.

• ⚠$1,000 per day for operating STR without valid license
• ⚠$500 per violation for occupancy or noise violations
• ⚠License suspension or revocation for multiple violations
• ⚠Coastal Zone STRs face additional Coastal Commission enforcement if in violation

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