Beverly Hills · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Beverly Hills?
In Beverly Hills, a residential care home for 7 or more people is allowed in 12 base zones (R-1, R-1.X, R-1.5, R-1.5X, R-1.5X2 and 7 more, all with a condition) (Beverly Hills use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-1, R-1.X, R-1.5, R-1.5X, R-1.5X2, R-1.6X, R-1.7X, R-1.8X and 4 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Beverly Hills Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a residential care home for 7 or more people can go
Beverly Hills's code calls this use “Community residential care facility (state licensed) - Large (serving 7 or more)”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| R-1 One-Family Residential Zone | Allowed — see note Note 3: A zoning clearance prior to the submittal of an application for building permit is required to verify the compliance of the community residential community care facility with the applicable requirements in section 10-3-2778 of this chapter. | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-1.X One-Family Residential Zone | Allowed — see note Note 3: A zoning clearance prior to the submittal of an application for building permit is required to verify the compliance of the community residential community care facility with the applicable requirements in section 10-3-2778 of this chapter. | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-1.5 One-Family Residential Zone | Allowed — see note Note 3: A zoning clearance prior to the submittal of an application for building permit is required to verify the compliance of the community residential community care facility with the applicable requirements in section 10-3-2778 of this chapter. | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-1.5X | Allowed — see note Note 3: A zoning clearance prior to the submittal of an application for building permit is required to verify the compliance of the community residential community care facility with the applicable requirements in section 10-3-2778 of this chapter. | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-1.5X2 One-Family Residential Zone | Allowed — see note Note 3: A zoning clearance prior to the submittal of an application for building permit is required to verify the compliance of the community residential community care facility with the applicable requirements in section 10-3-2778 of this chapter. | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-1.6X | Allowed — see note Note 3: A zoning clearance prior to the submittal of an application for building permit is required to verify the compliance of the community residential community care facility with the applicable requirements in section 10-3-2778 of this chapter. | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-1.7X | Allowed — see note Note 3: A zoning clearance prior to the submittal of an application for building permit is required to verify the compliance of the community residential community care facility with the applicable requirements in section 10-3-2778 of this chapter. | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-1.8X | Allowed — see note Note 3: A zoning clearance prior to the submittal of an application for building permit is required to verify the compliance of the community residential community care facility with the applicable requirements in section 10-3-2778 of this chapter. | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-4X1 | Allowed — see note Note 3: A zoning clearance prior to the submittal of an application for building permit is required to verify the compliance of the community residential community care facility with the applicable requirements in section 10-3-2778 of this chapter. | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-4X2 | Allowed — see note Note 3: A zoning clearance prior to the submittal of an application for building permit is required to verify the compliance of the community residential community care facility with the applicable requirements in section 10-3-2778 of this chapter. | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-3 Multiple Residential Zone | Allowed — see note Note 3: A zoning clearance prior to the submittal of an application for building permit is required to verify the compliance of the community residential community care facility with the applicable requirements in section 10-3-2778 of this chapter. | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-4-P Residential Parking Zone | Allowed — see note Note 3: A zoning clearance prior to the submittal of an application for building permit is required to verify the compliance of the community residential community care facility with the applicable requirements in section 10-3-2778 of this chapter. | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: 10-3-2778 community residential care facility standards.
- Small (serving 6 or fewer) is P in all residential zones without a clearance. Note 2: residential care facilities for the elderly are treated the same as community residential care facilities. Standards in section 10-3-2778. 10-3-1203 (R-4 CUP list, last amended 2012) conflicts with the later chart for R-4 and RMCP.
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3); this page covers larger homes.
- Not covered here: Specific plan areas (Hotel, Gardens, 9900 Wilshire, Beverly Hilton, One Beverly Hills) defer to their own plans; Permitted-use lists of R-4, R-4X1, R-4X2 articles are not in the packet; the 10-3-302 charts are used instead. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the R-1 zone in Beverly Hills?
Yes, with a condition. Beverly Hills's use table lists it as allowed in R-1 (One-Family Residential Zone) (Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES). The code adds a condition: “A zoning clearance prior to the submittal of an application for building permit is required to verify the compliance of the community residential community care facility with the applicable requirements in section…”
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