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El Segundo
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in El Segundo
Short-Term Home Sharing Rental Permit pilot program (Ord 1614): hosted primary-residence rentals only with owner on-site. whole-home and non-owner-occupied STRs prohibited.
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Check published permit and tax guidance for El Segundo.

What you need to do in El Segundo

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    Short-Term Home Sharing Rental Permit pilot program (Ord 1614): hosted primary-residence rentals only with owner on-site. whole-home and non-owner-occupied STRs prohibited.

  2. To do
    Get the El Segundo short-term rental license or registration

    Short-Term Home Sharing Rental Permit pilot program (Ord 1614): hosted primary-residence rentals only with owner on-site; whole-home and non-owner-occupied STRs prohibited; max 6 guests; insurance required

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 12% El Segundo 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 confirm
    Find out how often you file and when returns are due

    The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

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

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What to know.

Short-Term Home Sharing Rental Permit pilot program (Ord 1614): hosted primary-residence rentals only with owner on-site. whole-home and non-owner-occupied STRs prohibited. The published guide for El Segundo lists 12% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
12%
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.

El Segundo: Recorded exemptions

No tax on: (1) any person/occupancy beyond the city's power to tax; (2) any federal or State of California officer or employee while on official business only, when payment is made by duly authorized voucher from the governing agency; (3) any foreign government officer/employee exempt by federal law or international treaty. Exemption requires a claim at the time rent is collected, under penalty of perjury, on a Tax Administrator-prescribed form (El Segundo Municipal Code §3-4-4, Ord. 1121).

El Segundo: Recorded remittance instructions

Online TOT filing and payment portal

Source for these notes: elsegundo.org: transient occupancy tax tot

Platform tax collection guidance for El Segundo

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 12% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

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El Segundo occupancy tax12%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

El Segundo STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my El Segundo occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in El Segundo?

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?

Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.