Short-term rentals in Inglewood: the local rules

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What Inglewood's code says

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Allowed	Yes, with a short-term rental permit. Applies: All residential zones, and mixed-use zones that allow residential use. Vacation rentals have extra eligibility rules. § 12-17.11 · code text Short-term rental and vacation rental use shall be permitted in all residential zones and in mixed-use zones where residential use is permitted, and shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 8, Article 11 of the Inglewood Municipal Code.
Cap on rentals	Only 1 unit can qualify. Applies: Vacation rentals. § 8-140 · code text Only one unit can qualify as a vacation rental.
Nights per year	90 calendar days or less per calendar year. Applies: Vacation rentals, in blocks of 30 days in a row or less. § 8-140 · code text Be available for rent ninety calendar days or less and in blocks of thirty consecutive days or less per calendar year.
Permit or registration	A valid short-term rental permit is required at all times. § 8-141 · code text Obtains and maintains at all times a valid short-term rental permit. A short-term rental business tax certificate is required. Applies: The short-term rental permit is valid only with this certificate. § 8-141 · code text Accepts and agrees that the validity of a short-term rental permit is predicated upon obtaining and maintaining a valid short-term rental business tax certificate.
Primary residence	Yes. Applies: Vacation rentals must be within 1,000 feet of the owner's primary residence. With more than 1 unit on the parcel, the owner must live there. § 8-140 · code text If more than one dwelling unit is on the parcel, the owner's primary residence must be located on the property.

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Short-term rentals need a city permit and business tax certificate; vacation rentals are limited to 90 calendar days or less per calendar year.

Short-term rentals in Inglewood

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