Short-term rentals in Glendale: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Glendale Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Glendale's code says

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Allowed	Only home-sharing is allowed. Applies: In single-family homes, condominiums and multiple residential dwellings; not on property with an accessory dwelling unit. Vacation rentals are banned in all zones. § 5.56.020 · code text Home-sharing is allowed in single-family dwellings, condominiums, and multiple residential dwellings, except where prohibited by law or agreement, including, but not limited to: affordable housing covenants; leases or rental agreements; or covenants, conditions and restrictions. No. Vacation rentals are not allowed. Applies: In all zones throughout the city. § 5.56.020 · code text Vacation rentals, as defined in this chapter, are a prohibited use in all zones throughout the city.
Permit or registration	A home-sharing license from the city is required. § 5.56.040 · code text Any person wishing to engage in home-sharing, as defined in this chapter, shall first obtain a home-sharing license from the city, pursuant to the provisions of this section, regardless of the number of dwelling units on a lot.
Primary residence	Yes. The host must live in the home. Applies: Home-sharing. Each host must give proof of residency. § 5.56.040 · code text Each host shall provide proof of residency to the satisfaction of the community development director.

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Glendale bans vacation rentals in all zones; home-sharing needs a city license, and the host must live in the home.

Short-term rentals in Glendale

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