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Airbnb in Santa Monica: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

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By HostPal Editorial·Updated 8 days ago·Source: Government registry

Santa Monica Airbnb market: live listing data. Regulation: Santa Monica bans STR (under 30 nights) of an entire unit. Only home-sharing with the host present is permitted, and onl

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License & regulation

Risk: bannedLicense requiredRegistration requiredHost presence required

Santa Monica bans STR (under 30 nights) of an entire unit. Only home-sharing with the host present is permitted, and only with a business licence.

Worst case
Already worst-case.

Source: https://www.santamonica.gov/home-sharing-faqs

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a license to run an Airbnb in Santa Monica?
Yes, Santa Monica requires a license or permit to operate a short-term rental.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2026-07 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior.