Alhambra defines a short‑term rental as a dwelling unit shared or rented for less than 30 days. All operators must obtain a business license and a short‑term rental (STR) permit; beginning 3 March 2025, permits will be issued on a first‑come basis and the city will issue a maximum of 500 STR permitshttps://www.alhambraca.gov/814/Short-Term-Rental-Regulations#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20short. Applicants must submit proof of ownership and government ID, and each unit requires a separate permithttps://www.alhambraca.gov/814/Short-Term-Rental-Regulations#:~:text=A%20completed%20Residential%20Business%20License,separate%20application%20and%20business%20license. Regulations limit occupancy to two guests per bedroom, ban parties and commercial events, require a 24/7 local contact to respond within 30 minutes, prohibit use of vehicles or temporary structures as lodging, restrict pool/spa use during quiet hours, require on‑site parking, and mandate posted guest information notices and noise restrictionshttps://www.alhambraca.gov/814/Short-Term-Rental-Regulations#:~:text=Registered%20Guests%20%E2%80%93%20Only%20registered,agreement%20with%20the%20STR%20owner. Source: https://www.alhambraca.gov/814/Short-Term-Rental-Regulations