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Burbank
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Burbank
STRs NOT permitted: residential zones do not list STR as permitted/conditional use (prohibited by omission).
Find published guidance for your Burbank address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Burbank.

What you need to do in Burbank

Checked against the source
  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    STRs NOT permitted: residential zones do not list STR as permitted/conditional use (prohibited by omission).

  2. To confirm
    Check whether you need a license or permit

    The record does not say whether Burbank requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Burbank 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

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

    Filing portal

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

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What to know.

STRs NOT permitted: residential zones do not list STR as permitted/conditional use (prohibited by omission). The published guide for Burbank lists 10% local occupancy tax. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
10%
State tax
Local only
License
Not available
Local filing
You collect and remit

Other taxes or assessments may apply. Review tax context and confirm the full amount for your rental with the authority.

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What the recorded taxes cover

Recorded assessment: 1%

Tourism BID 1% assessment on hotels with 25+ rooms (2025 proposal to raise to 1.75%); not applicable to STRs (banned) This charge has no separate STR applicability recorded and is shown outside the estimate.

Tax details

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

Burbank: Recorded exemptions

Per the official Burbank Financial Services Revenue page (2026-10-12): TOT is 10% of rent charged, remitted monthly by hotel/motel operators; online filing through burbank.hdlgov.com (HdL) is the city's preferred method since 2021-01-17. File rate 1000 (10%) matches the stated 10%. (Note: Measure C on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot would raise TOT to 12% if adopted; not yet effective.)

Burbank: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (burbank.hdlgov.com)

Burbank: Recorded remittance instructions

remit to City of Burbank Financial Services

Burbank: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: burbankca.gov: revenue

Platform tax collection guidance for Burbank

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

  • Find permit information

    Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.

  • Collection of the 10% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Burbank occupancy tax10%
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California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Licensing recordNot available
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Burbank STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Burbank occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Burbank?

The licensing requirement for Burbank is not available. Check state and local license or registration rules before listing.

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. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.