Glendale Permit Requirements Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 5.56 establishes the city's home-sharing regulatory framework. The ordinance permits limited home-sharing while strictly prohibiting vacation rentals. A Home-Sharing License must be obtained before advertising or renting any residential property for 30 consecutive days or less. Only hosted stays are permitted, meaning the host (who must be the primary resident) must be physically present on the property during the guest's entire stay.

No person engaged in home-sharing may advertise without displaying the license number in a visible location on all advertisements, including listings on hosting platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO. Properties with accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are not eligible for home-sharing under any circumstances. Multi-family apartment buildings subject to Glendale's rent stabilization ordinance are also excluded. Non-residential spaces including vehicles, recreational vehicles, storage sheds, garages, trailers, and temporary structures such as tents are prohibited from being used for home-sharing.

Hosts must provide a local contact person who can respond to any issues or complaints at the property within 60 minutes. Property owners must sign an indemnification and hold harmless agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. Records of all stays, including dates, lengths, and prices, must be maintained for three years and made available to the Finance Department upon request. The city maintains a 24/7 short-term rental hotline for neighbors to report problems.