FAQs
- What is a Short Term Rental (STR)?
- Why does the City of Inglewood regulate Short Term Rentals?
- What is the difference between Hosted, Unhosted, and Vacation rental?
- Who can operate a Short Term Rental (STR)?
- Can my STR property be owned by my business or company?
- Will I need to obtain a Residential Rental Business Tax Certificate and an STR Permit?
- What is the STR Application fee?
- When can I apply for an STR Permit?
- Can I use my backyard space or any of the curtilage of my dwelling as an STR for parties, gatherings, or events?
- Does the City of Inglewood have an STR Ordinance?
- I don’t agree with the denial of my application, can I appeal the decision?
- What happens if I’m not approved for an STR permit but I have an active STR?
- Can I transfer my STR permit?
- How long will it take to obtain my STR permit?
- How long is my STR permit valid?
- What properties are eligible for Hosted & Unhosted Short-Term Rentals?
- How does a property qualify as a Vacation Rental?
- Why are ADUs ineligible for Short-Term Rentals?
- How often will I be required to have an STR inspection?
- I am a tenant. Can I operate an STR in my unit?
- As part of a hosted STR, can I rent out several rooms separately?
- Is there an insurance requirement for STRs?
- Are there City requirements on advertisements with the various platforms?
- What type of payments are accepted?
- The STR is in a Permit Parking District, can the Host obtain permits for Guest permit parking?
- Who can I call with public nuisance complaints related to an STR?
- What are Transient Occupancy Taxes?
- What is the definition of transient?
- I have been operating a Short Term Rental for years. Am I required to pay the TOT for those years? And when is the payment due?
- How do I know the amount of money I earned for operating an STR?
- Who Is Responsible for Paying the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)?
- Has the City Council adopted a permanent ordinance? Where can I review a copy of the ordinance?
- I wasn’t aware of the TOT requirements, but I have been advertising and renting out my place as a Short Term Rental. What should I do?
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For more information regarding Short Term Rentals, or if you have any further questions, please contact the Housing Protection Short Term Rental staff at the following:
- Phone: (310) 412-4299
- Email: housingprotectionstr@cityofinglewood.org
- Website: https://www.cityofinglewood.org/1638/Short-Term-Rentals