As a result of the “Responsible Hotel Ordinance” ballot measure being removed from the ballot, the Police Commission Permit system has been created in the City of Los Angeles.

As of July 1, 2024, hotels can begin to apply for a permit at the Police Commission website.

• The form must be downloaded and completed by the hotel owner or primary officer – usually a general manager. 

• A $35 fee – paid electronically through a still-to-be-launched City of LA Office of Finance website portal. The hope is to have an Office of Finance payment portal up in August.

A completed application will include (1) the completed form and (2) payment of the fee. The entire application (form + fee) must be completed, signed, returned and fee paid by October 1, 2024.  

Once a hotel has applied and paid the fee, they will receive an authorization to operate letter which will be valid until October 1, 2025.

Please see the links below for the "Hotel & Short-Term Rentals Compliance Registration Information Sheet" produced by the LAPD and the application form. 

Specific questions can be sent to hotels@lapdonline.com .