| Short-Term Rental Permit (HMC Chapter 17.74) |
City of Hawthorne Planning Department |
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| City Business License (Business Tax Certificate) |
City of Hawthorne Finance Department — Business License Division |
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| Quarterly Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Return Filing |
City of Hawthorne Finance Department (via GovOS/MuniRevs) |
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| 24-Hour Local Emergency Contact Information (on file) |
City of Hawthorne Planning Department |
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| Notarized Fire/Building Safety Compliance Affidavit |
City of Hawthorne Planning Department |
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| Short-Term Rental Liability Insurance (Proof Required) |
City of Hawthorne Planning Department (proof required; policy purchased privately) |
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| Fictitious Business Name (DBA) Statement — Los Angeles County |
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk |
Also Recommended |
| Home Occupation Permit (if operating from your primary residence) |
City of Hawthorne Planning Department |
Also Recommended |
| General Liability Insurance |
Private insurer (often requested by landlords/partners; good practice for hosts) |
Also Recommended |
| Workers’ Compensation Insurance (if you have employees) |
Private insurer or State Compensation Insurance Fund (required by CA Labor Code §3700) |
Also Recommended |
| State Entity Registration (LLC/Corporation) — California Secretary of State |
California Secretary of State |
Also Recommended |
| Display STR Permit and TOT Registration Number on all listings and in-unit |
City of Hawthorne — Short-Term Rental Program / Community Development |
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