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Is Airbnb legal in Long Beach, California?

Legal with registration, 800 non-primary slots citywide. Long Beach registers short-term rentals on two tracks: unlimited primary-residence registrations and a capped pool of 800 non-primary-residence registrations citywide, with 350 of those inside the Coastal Zone. An investor can get a non-primary slot, but slots are limited and do not transfer when the property sells.

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Legal with permit

Legal with registration, 800 non-primary slots citywide

Long Beach registers short-term rentals on two tracks: unlimited primary-residence registrations and a capped pool of 800 non-primary-residence registrations citywide, with 350 of those inside the Coastal Zone. An investor can get a non-primary slot, but slots are limited and do not transfer when the property sells.

Permit and costs

Permit
Short-Term Rental Registration
Issued by
City of Long Beach
Cost
$500 application review / year
Renewal
Annual

Key limits

Non-primary cap
800 citywide, 350 in Coastal Zone
Primary residence
Unlimited registrations
ADUs
Not eligible
Transfer
Registration does not transfer on sale

Taxes

Transient occupancy tax
13%

Registration checklist

  1. 1
    Apply for registration
    Apply through the city's STR program and pay the $500 review fee before advertising.
  2. 2
    Post your number
    Display your registration number and expiration date on every listing.
  3. 3
    Remit TOT monthly
    Report and pay the 13% transient occupancy tax monthly; Airbnb collects it automatically, other platforms do not.

What could change this verdict

Your HOA
Landlords and HOAs can add their building to the city's Prohibited Buildings List, blocking any registration there.
Neighborhood petitions
Residential neighbors can petition to restrict unhosted STRs in their census block group.

Sources

City of Long Beach STR page · BNBCalc Long Beach 2026 guide

Rules researched October 2026. They change, so verify with the city before you buy.

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