Attachment 6 Socal City Program Survey — Mayor and City Council, March 18, 2026

Vacation Home Rentals
Vacation Home Rentals
Broker Site Broker Site Broker Site Broker Site
Stays/Listings 270 1 0 0 0 6 0
Low Range/day $36 $275 $60
High Range/day $599 $275 $215
House X X X X X X X
Apartment/Condo X X X X X X X
Guesthouse X X X X
Room X X
Villa X X X X
Cabin X X X X X
https://www.airbnb.com/ https://www.vrbo.com/ https://www.vacasa.com/ https://www.vacationhomerents.com/ https://www.hometogo.com/ https://www.vacationrenter.com/ https://www.plumguide.com/ NOS Center AirBnB
As of 11/8 - 200 listings on AirBnB

City of San Bernardino Big Bear City County of
San Bernardino Los Angeles Palm Springs Santa Monica
Registration
Permit/Bus. Lic
Annual Permit Required
As designed -
no more than 1 license per owner
Potential for -
no more than 2 licenses per owner
Property can be owned by individuals &
non-individuals (Corp, LLC, Trust)
if proof of connection to property owner
Annual License Required -
Posted ID sign inside the VR
No more than 2 licenses per owner
Owner/Agent is subject to
Certification Exam Annually
Change of ownership requires a new application
Property can be owned by individuals &
non-individuals (Corp, LLC, Trust)
Only 1 permit
Annual License Required -
Posted ID sign inside the VR
No more than 2 licenses per owner
1 STR if on less than two acres
2 STR if on more than two acres
Owner/Agent is subject to
Certification Exam Annually
Notification Requirements to surrounding property
owners
Only 1 permit
Annual License Required -
Renewal Annualy
Valid ID
Proof of Primary Residence
Landlord approval if you are a tenant
Regulation Agreement
No Open Citations/NOV
Property can be owned by individuals &
non-individuals (Corp, LLC, Trust)
Only 1 permit
Annual License Required -
Renewal Annualy
Only Issued to Person, Family Trust or LLC
Change of ownership requires a new application
Annual Educational Program w/Test
HOA Property ok with authorization
Only 1 permit
Annual License Required -
Renewal Annualy at FY
Must Provide 2 of the following
(proof of primary residence):

Valid ID
DMV Registration
Voter Registration
Income Tax (sensitive info redscted)
Property Tax Bill
Utility Bill
Provide Proof of Ownership:

Grant Deed
Property Tax Bill
Only Issued to Person, Family Trust or LLC
But must show proof of ownership held
No Transfers
HOA Property ok with authorization
Must check CC&R's and Rental Agreements
Only 1 permit
Fees
With an Inspection Fee
$600 - $775
Without an Insection Fee
$500 - $675
$550
Application - $600
Permit Issuance - $285
Annual Renewal - $600
Surrounding Property Notification - $485
Application & Renewal - $183
Application & Renewal - $1,009.00
HS - $252.00
$100 / Renewal - $50
Bus. Lic. Tax - Based on Tax Rate Group / Review $290
Home Sharing
VS
Vacation Rental
Vacation Rental Only
HS - Max of 2 bedrooms in a SFR
VR - Residential Dwelling
HS - Max of 2 bedrooms in a SFR
VR - Residential Dwelling
Must be primary Residence
HS
Only one booking at a time
Amended "Accessory Use" to include Home Sharing of
the Primary Residence
Homeshare - Owner present
&
Vacation Rental - Owner no present
HS - Approved by Ord. -
Primary Resident remains present during
the host stay
VR - Prohibited
Density
3 bdrm - 8 occupants
Not to exceed 8 occupants per stay
Not to exceed 12 people per day
No Event / Parties / Large gatherings
Limited to 2 adults per bedroom + 2 additional adults
not including >18
Not to exceed 1 person per 200sqft or
16 persons
Studio/1 bdrm - 4 occupents
2 bdrm - 6 occupants
3 bdrm - 8 occupants
4 bdrm - 10 occupants
5 bdrm - 12 occupants
Not to exceed 12 occupants
Limited to 2 adults per bedroom Limited to 2 adults per bedroom Not to exceed 8 people total + 2 minors (under 12)
Limited to 10 people total
2 persons / 200sqft of dwelling unit
2 persons per bedroom
Stay Length
No Min.# days identified
No more than 29 days
No Min.# days identified
No more than 28 days
No Min.# days identified
No more than 30 days
No Min.# days identified
No more than 30 days
No more than 120 days total
per calendar year
No Min.# days identified
No more than 28 days
No Min.# days identified
No Max Days
City of San Bernardino Big Bear City County of
San Bernardino Los Angeles Palm Springs Santa Monica
Noise Default to MC Noise Control
Quiet from 10pm - 8am
Outdoor activities disrupting the peace
are prohibited from 10pm - 7am
Outdoor activities disrupting the peace
are prohibited
Outdoor activities disrupting the peace
are prohibited after 8pm
Outdoor activities disrupting the peace
are prohibited after 10pm
Outdoor activities disrupting the peace
are prohibited
Traffic
&
Parking
Limited to On-Site Parking Only
in designated spaces
Amended Parking Standards -
Allowed in driveway/garage
Max # of cars = Min # Req.
(1 car per bedroom - only count garage if made
available to renter)
Outside of Dev. Code -
Limited to 2 adults per parking space provided
Limited to on-site parking
No street parking or on neighboring
properties
None 1 car per bedroom
Must use driveway/garage before parking on street
1 vehicle per bedroom
Fines
Default to MC - Code Enforcement
Admin. Citations for operating
without a license:
$1,000/day
3 Violations will result in Non-Renewal
Admin. Citations for operating without a license:

First w/o lic. - $5,000
Second w/o lic. - $10,000
Third - Escalating fines est. at MCC
Responsible for back owed TOT
Other violations outside of unpermitted operation -
$500 / $1,000
LIsting with false Info - $2,500
License can be revoked
Up to $500/day
Hosting Platform:
$1,145.14/day
Listing/Booking without Permit
Information provided doen not match application
If permit has been revoked
Booking ovet the 120-day limit
STR Owner:
$572.63/day or 2X rate
for advertising without a permit
$2,290.50/day or 2X rate
for going over the 120-day limit
Fines can be updated annualy based on
CPI-U Adjustment
Guilty of Misdemeanor for each day in violation
First: ACP of $500
Second and on: ACP of $1,000
Levied against property owner
Third in 12 months: Suspend permit
Operating w/o a permit makes owner liable for TOT
payment & ACP of $5,000 & permanent ineligability
to operate STR.

If operator continues, ACP of $10,000 & other fines as
applicable
Advertising w/o including permit info subject to
$2,500 fine and suspend for 6 months.

Second: $5,000 & Permit Revoked
Failure to pay fines results in penalty fees established by MCC + interest
Admin. Citations for operating without a license of
$1,000 / day per violation
plus
Cost of investigation
Enforcement
24/7 Complaint Hotline
Owner/Agent must respond within
30 min of dispatch notice of problem
Owner/Agent must respond in person within 30 min
of dispatch notice of problem
Owner/Agent must respond within 30 min of dispatch
notice of problem and
and be available in person within 1 hour
Each STR owner must keep a record of complaints,
responces and resolutions.

Must be made avaiable upon request
ACE Program to Issue Citations
Proactive ACP Program Owner/Agent must respond in person within 30 min of dispatch notice of problem & must cure the
violation within 60 min
2 citations will result in a 30 suspension
3 or more citations will result
in a revocation
City of San Bernardino Big Bear City County of
San Bernardino Los Angeles Palm Springs Santa Monica
ADU
or
Guest House
Eligible:

SFR
Condo
Guest House
ADU - built prior to 2019
No propeties in High Fire Zones allowed
to participate
SFR with Detached Guest House rented
as one unit
No SFR property with ADU is eligible
Condos are eligible
Apartments not eligible
Mixed use building not eligible
Alternative Shelter
Tents, Cabins, Travel Trailors,
RV's not eligable
Apartments not eligible
Condos are eligible -
association approval required
Eligible:

SFR
Duplex
Individual Rooms
Guest House
Some ADU's
Dwelling Unit
Guestroom
Accessory Living Quarters
Other Residential Structure
Eligible:

SFR
Not eligible:

Aprtments
Duplex
Individual Rooms
Guest House
Some ADU's
Eligible:

SFR
Condo
Apartment
Duplex
Triplex
ADU -
Pre March 2017 - Host can live in either ADU or
primary residence
Post March 2017 - Host must live in ADU and not
reside in Pmain House
Guest House
Rent Controlled unit not eligible
STR
Inspection
In-Person Inspection
to be done with Checklist VR Checklist for Inspection
Initial Inspection
Renewal Inspection
Initial Inspection Required Initial Inspection Required Special attention to Pools/Spas No Mention
STR
Audits
Subject to Audit when deemed necessary
records, tax returns, bank docs
Subject to Audit when deemed necessary
records, tax returns, bank docs
Subject to Audit when deemed necessary
records, tax returns, bank docs
Subject to Audit when deemed necessary
Must keep records for min of 3 years
Subject to Audit when deemed necessary
records, tax returns, bank docs No Mention
Credits
Planning Commission opted out of credits
Noise Monitoring Device - Outdoors
Will be Required
Noise Monitoring Device -
Fee Waiver or App credit $XX
Noise Monitoring Device -
One-time Fee Waiver or App credit $150 None None Small Business Exemption Makes $40k or less
TOT Tax
Owner responsible for submitting forms
To begin to be collected in January 2024
pending election
2 or more late submittals results in
non-renewal
Owner responsible for submitting forms
2 or more late submittals results in
non-renewal
Owner/Hosting Platform responsible for submitting
forms
Owner/Hosting Platform responsible for submitting
forms
Owner responsible for submitting forms and paid
monthly even if no booking occured
TOT Certificate from the City
Owner/Hosting Platform responsible for submitting
forms
Program
Support
Economic Development
Planning
Building
Code Enforcement
Business Registration
Tourism Office Code Enforcement
Planning Dept. maintains a
24/7 phone line
Agreement with AirBnB
Special Program Compliance
STR Hotline Code Enforcement
Hosting
Platform
Regulations apply with hosting platform
Required to remove a listing if asked by city
Responsible for remitting TOT on behalf of host
Regulations apply with hosting platform
May only advertise on Hosting Sites listed in
application
Shall not process booking for locations exceeding the
120-day limit
Regulations apply with hosting platform Limited to 2 ads on each platform Book no more than 2 groups at a time
City of San Bernardino Big Bear City County of
San Bernardino Los Angeles Palm Springs Santa Monica
Additional
Good Neighbor Brochure required to be given to
rentor and kept on-site
Copy of Permit w/# of guests allowed to be posted at
the house
In-person or virtual check in allowed
Must have a 24/7 # listed for property owner/agent
Cannot have a restricted affordable
housing covenant
Change of property ownership requires a new
application
Evidence of Property Insurance /
Commercial Insurance specifically for STR
$500k min limit/occurance
In-person check in
Guest must sign "Good Neighbor Policy"
No events to exceed occupancy limit & require CM
(designee) approval 30 days in advance
Agent may be designated on behalf
of the Owner
VR Eligability Table (Use Table)
Request to change status and execute a long-term
lease without cancelling VR
Must have a 24/7 # listed for property owner/agent
In-person check in
Must provide STR regulations to renter
Acknowledgement signed by renter
Must provide a "Good Neighbor Brochure"
Advertising regulations
No pets allowed unless licensed by County or Agency
Must provide a "Good Neighbor Brochure"
No events unless event permit issued
No events that charge a fee or are designed for the
promotion of a product
Change of ownership requires a new application
Must have a 24/7 # listed for property owner/agent
MCC adopts a "per night fee" for each STR to be
deposited into an
Enforcement Fund
No smoking in High Fire Designated Zones
Given 45 days to comply once ordinance is adopted
Cannot have a restricted affordable housing covenant
Copy of Permit w/# of guests allowed to be posted at
the house
Agent may be designated on behalf
of the Owner
Must have a 24/7 # listed for property owner/agent
Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement
Evidence of Property Insurance /
Commercial Insurance specifically for STR
$500k min limit/occurance
No Covenants or Deed Restrictions
Must provide a "Good Neighbor Brochure"
Guest must sign "Good Neighbor Policy"
Evidence of Property Insurance /
Commercial Insurance specifically for STR
$500k min limit/occurance
Short Term Rental Regulation Research
Big Bear City County of
San Bernardino Los Angeles Palm Springs Santa Monica
Registration
Permit/Bus. Lic
Annual License Required -
Posted ID sign inside the VR
No more than 2 licenses per owner
Owner/Agent is subject to
Certification Exam Annually
Change of ownership requires a new application
Property can be owned by individuals &
non-individuals (Corp, LLC, Trust)
Only 1 permit
Annual License Required -
Posted ID sign inside the VR
No more than 2 licenses per owner
1 STR if on less than two acres
2 STR if on more than two acres
Owner/Agent is subject to
Certification Exam Annually
Notification Requirements to surrounding property
owners
Only 1 permit
Annual License Required -
Renewal Annualy
Valid ID
Proof of Primary Residence
Landlord approval if you are a tenant
Regulation Agreement
No Open Citations/NOV
Property can be owned by individuals &
non-individuals (Corp, LLC, Trust)
Only 1 permit
Annual License Required -
Renewal Annualy
Only Issued to Person, Family Trust or LLC
Change of ownership requires a new application
Annual Educational Program w/Test
HOA Property ok with authorization
Only 1 permit
Annual License Required -
Renewal Annualy at FY
Must Provide 2 of the following
(proof of primary residence):

Valid ID
DMV Registration
Voter Registration
Income Tax (sensitive info redscted)
Property Tax Bill
Utility Bill
Provide Proof of Ownership:

Grant Deed
Property Tax Bill
Only Issued to Person, Family Trust or LLC
But must show proof of ownership held
No Transfers
HOA Property ok with authorization
Must check CC&R's and Rental Agreements
Only 1 permit
Home Sharing
VS
Vacation Rental
HS - Max of 2 bedrooms in a SFR
VR - Residential Dwelling
HS - Max of 2 bedrooms in a SFR
VR - Residential Dwelling
Must be primary Residence
HS
Only one booking at a time
Amended "Accessory Use" to include Home Sharing
of the Primary Residence
Homeshare - Owner present
&
Vacation Rental - Owner no present
HS - Approved by Ord. -
Primary Resident remains present during
the host stay
VR - Prohibited
Density
Limited to 2 adults per bedroom + 2 additional adults
not including >18
Not to exceed 1 person per 200sqft or
16 persons
Studio/1 bdrm - 4 occupents
2 bdrm - 6 occupants
3 bdrm - 8 occupants
4 bdrm - 10 occupants
5 bdrm - 12 occupants
Not to exceed 12 occupants
Limited to 2 adults per bedroom Limited to 2 adults per bedroom Not to exceed 8 people total + 2 minors (under 12)
Limited to 10 people total
2 persons / 200sqft of dwelling unit
2 persons per bedroom
Stay Length
No Min.# days identified
No more than 28 days
No Min.# days identified
No more than 30 days
No Min.# days identified
No more than 30 days
No more than 120 days total
per calendar year
No Min.# days identified
No more than 28 days
No Min.# days identified
No Max Days
Noise Outdoor activities disrupting the peace
are prohibited from 10pm - 7am
Outdoor activities disrupting the peace
are prohibited
Outdoor activities disrupting the peace
are prohibited after 8pm
Outdoor activities disrupting the peace
are prohibited after 10pm
Outdoor activities disrupting the peace
are prohibited
Traffic
&
Parking
Amended Parking Standards -
Allowed in driveway/garage
Max # of cars = Min # Req.
(1 car per bedroom - only count garage if made
available to renter)
Outside of Dev. Code -
Limited to 2 adults per parking space provided
Limited to on-site parking
No street parking or on neighboring
properties
None 1 car per bedroom
Must use driveway/garage before parking on street
1 vehicle per bedroom
ADU
or
Guest House
SFR with Detached Guest House rented
as one unit
No SFR property with ADU is eligible
Condos are eligible
Apartments not eligible
Mixed use building not eligible
Alternative Shelter
Tents, Cabins, Travel Trailors,
RV's not eligable
Apartments not eligible
Condos are eligible -
association approval required
Eligible:

SFR
Duplex
Individual Rooms
Guest House
Some ADU's
Dwelling Unit
Guestroom
Accessory Living Quarters
Other Residential Structure
Eligible:

SFR
Not eligible:

Aprtments
Duplex
Individual Rooms
Guest House
Some ADU's
Eligible:

Big Bear
Vacation Rental vs Home Sharing
Action
Allow Vacation Vental ONLY - Entire Home / location
Property Types
Action
SFR
Guest House
Condo
Zoning - Residential & Est. Residential
Location in a Zone that Allows Residential Uses. As required in LAMC Section 12.22 A.32, Home-Sharing is only a permitted use in zones wherein residential uses are permitted by right. Residential uses are generally prohibited in M (Manufacturing), OS (Open Space), and PF (Public Facility) zones. Applicants may review a property’s zone classification using the City’s online Zoning Information and Map Access System (ZIMAS), which can be accessed at zimas.lacity.org (click on the “Planning and Zoning” tab to see “Zoning”)
Los Angeles
Housing Restrictions. The Primary Residence shall not be subject to affordable housing covenants or income restrictions under City, state or federal law as determined by the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA).

Los Angeles
Prior Conversion from Multi-Family RSO to Single-Family Use. The Primary Residence shall not be located in a building that has been converted from units subject to the Rent Stabilization Los Angeles Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. For properties identified as being located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ), provide an e-signed Declaration affirming that a written notice is posted on any patio or deck stating that smoking is not permitted anywhere on the exterior of the property. To see whether the property is in a VHFHSZ, go to zimas.lacity.org, type in your address and click on “Additional”.

Los Angeles
Reworded for SB -
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Properties identified as being located within a Very High Fire Hazard Zone, will not be permitted to particpate in the STR program.

Density
Action
Allow 2 ppl/brd, NTE 8ppl/stay, NTE 12 ppl/day
Bedrooms only - possibly not allowing sleeper couches
Occupancy of the vacation-rental property shall always be limited to the limit stated on the license.

Such occupancy shall not exceed two adults per bedroom, plus two additional adults, not including persons under 18 years of age; but the total number of persons, including persons under 18 years of age, may not exceed one person per 200 square feet of living space or 16 persons, whichever is less.

Big Bear
Reworded for SB -
Occupancy of the vacation-rental property shall always be limited to the limit stated on the license. Such occupancy shall not exceed two adults per bedroom, not including persons under 18 years of age; but the total number of persons, including persons under 18 years of age, may not exceed 8 persons.

Ord 1918 - Pg. 9 - (C)
Palm Springs
Ord 4439 - pg.14 (1)
County of SB
Stay Length
Action
Maximum # of days - 29
No Minimum Stay
"Vacation rental” or “vacation-rental property” means a residential dwelling unit that is leased for a term of 28 or fewer consecutive days Big Bear
Reworded for SB -
"Vacation rental” or “vacation-rental property” means a residential dwelling unit that is leased for a term of 29 or fewer consecutive days

Ord. 4439 - Pg. 8 (i)
County of SB
Noise
Action
Municipal Code Standards
SBMC 8.54.020
SBMC 9.48
Prohibit Parties / Event / Large Gatherings (NTE 12 ppl) Ord. 4439 - Conditions of Operation - Pg. 15
County of SB
Traffic & Parking
Action
Limited to On-Site Parking Only
Street parking prohibited

Ord. 4439 - Pg. 14
County of SB
Inspections
Action
Inspector to conduct Inspections
VR Inspection Checklist
Big Bear
County of SB
Credits
Action
Manditory Noise Monitoring Device - No Credit Given

Big Bear City County of
San Bernardino Los Angeles Palm Springs Santa Monica
Admin. Citations for operating
without a license:

First w/o lic. - $5,000
Second w/o lic. - $10,000
Third - Escalating fines est. at MCC
Responsible for back owed TOT
Other violations outside of
unpermitted operation - $500 /
$1,000
Listing with false Info - $2,500
License can be revoked
Up to $500/day
Hosting Platform:
$1,145.14/day
Listing/Booking without Permit
Information provided doen not match
application
If permit has been revoked
Booking over the 120-day limit
STR Owner:
$572.63/day or 2X rate
for advertising without a permit
$2,290.50/day or 2X rate
for going over the 120-day limit
Fines can be updated annualy based on
CPI-U Adjustment
Guilty of Misdemeanor for each day in violation
First: ACP of $500
Second and on: ACP of $1,000
Levied against property owner
Third in 12 months: Suspend permit
Operating w/o a permit makes owner liable for TOT
payment & ACP of $5,000 & permanent ineligability to
operate STR.

If operator continues, ACP of $10,000 & other fines as
applicable
Advertising w/o including permit info subject to
$2,500 fine and suspend for 6 months.

Mayor and City CouncilMarch 18, 2026

Mayor and City Council
March 18, 2026