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San Leandro
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

Start with the recorded local taxes and permit overview for San Leandro, California. Check the current requirements for your exact address.

What you need to do in San Leandro

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in San Leandro

    The record lists no ban. Zoning and HOA rules for your address still apply.

  2. To do
    Get the San Leandro short-term rental license or registration

    City publishes official STR FAQ; STRs subject to 14% TOT (SLMC Ch 2-10); business license required

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 14% San Leandro occupancy tax yourself

    The record says booking platforms do not collect it, so you add it to every booking, platform and direct, and pay it to the authority.

  4. To do
    File monthly returns

    Due by the last day of each month (per the source).

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source

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What to know.

The published guide for San Leandro lists 14% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
14%
State tax
Local only
License
Required
Local filing
You collect and remit
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Tax details

Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.

San Leandro: Recorded effective date

2021-01-01

San Leandro: Recorded remittance instructions

Finance Dept (sanleandro.org); remit on or before last day of each month

San Leandro: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: sanleandro.org: transient occupancy and other taxes

Platform tax collection guidance for San Leandro

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbNoneYou collect and remit
VrboNoneYou collect and remit
Booking.comNoneYou collect and remit
DirectNoneYou collect and remit

Platform collects means the platform pays that tax. You collect and remit means you pay it. Collection details unavailable identifies a missing answer for that channel. Filing duties are listed separately.

Your next steps

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply for the required license or registration with the licensing office before you list.

  • Collection of the 14% local tax

    You collect and remit this tax using the linked filing instructions.

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns. Due by the last day of each month (per the source).

Sources & confidence

How we collect and check this information · Report a problem with this page

FigureValueSourceStatus
San Leandro occupancy tax14%
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Source linked
California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Licensing recordRequired
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

San Leandro STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my San Leandro occupancy taxes?

You collect and remit this tax for Airbnb and direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in San Leandro?

A license or registration is required.

What happens if I don't file?

Penalties and interest depend on the tax and authority. Check the applicable rules and contact the authority about any missed filings or payments.

How often do I file?

File monthly returns. Due by the last day of each month (per the source).