Torrance, CA · Los Angeles County
Short Term Rental Permit Application
Torrance property owners or short-term rental operators use this application to request a permit for advertising and operating a short-term rental at a residence.
What this form is
This application requests a permit to advertise and operate a short-term rental at a residence for 30 consecutive calendar days or less. The city requires a business license application first, followed by this application, a filing fee, and supporting documents. It asks for property, rental, owner, and host information, and requires the property owner’s certification and signature.
Who needs it
Property owners and short-term rental operators seeking permission to advertise or operate a short-term rental in Torrance need this application.
How to submit it
First submit a business license application to the Business License Division, then apply in person at the Permit Center (Planning Counter), 3031 Torrance Boulevard; the form lists check or card payment.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; Section V includes the owner’s declaration under penalty of perjury, but no notarized attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Short Term Rental Permit Application and review its requirements.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the property, rental, owner, and host information, and have the property owner complete and sign Section V.
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Gather Required Documents
Prepare identification and residency proof, insurance documentation, scaled plot and floor plans, color photographs, and owner notice if applicable.
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Submit to the City
Submit a business license application first, then apply in person at the Permit Center (Planning Counter) with the fee and required documents.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Short Term Rental Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Section V includes the property owner’s declaration under penalty of perjury, but no notarized attachment is listed.
- How do I submit the Short Term Rental Permit Application?
- Submit a business license application to the Business License Division first. Then apply in person at the Permit Center (Planning Counter), 3031 Torrance Boulevard, with the application, fee, and required documents.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The application lists proof of identification and residency, liability insurance, a plot plan and floor plan, color photographs, and written notice to the property owner when applicable.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the property address and details, rental type and hosting platform, business license application number, and property owner and applicant or host contact information.
Need something notarized?
This Short Term Rental Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Torrance form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.