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Hawthorne
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Hawthorne

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  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Hawthorne

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

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

    Transient occupancy tax registration certificate required for taxable transient lodging.

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 12% Hawthorne occupancy tax for you

    That is per the record. On direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

  4. To do
    File quarterly returns for direct bookings

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Hawthorne 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
Platform collects
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Tax details

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

Hawthorne: Recorded exemptions

Official City of Torrance finance presentation also lists Hawthorne occupancy tax at 12%.

Hawthorne: Recorded remittance instructions

Return on city forms to city treasurer (tax administrator)

Hawthorne: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: ecode360.com

Platform tax collection guidance for Hawthorne

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbNonePlatform collects
VrboNonePlatform collects
Booking.comNonePlatform collects
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

    Platforms collect this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    File quarterly returns for direct bookings. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Hawthorne occupancy tax12%
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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.

Hawthorne STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Hawthorne occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Hawthorne?

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 quarterly returns for direct bookings. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.