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Long Beach
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Long Beach
STR registration program (LBMC Ch 5.77): primary-residence STRs (hosted unlimited; unhosted limited to 90 days/yr). non-primary STRs allowed unhosted unlimited but capped at 800 registrations citywide / 350 in coastal zone with lottery.
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Check published permit and tax guidance for Long Beach.

What you need to do in Long Beach

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    STR registration program (LBMC Ch 5.77): primary-residence STRs (hosted unlimited; unhosted limited to 90 days/yr). non-primary STRs allowed unhosted unlimited but capped at 800 registrations citywide / 350 in coastal zone with lottery.

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

    The record does not state the fee or term. The licensing office lists both. Rule: Ch. 5.77.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 13% Long Beach occupancy tax for you

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

  4. To do
    File monthly 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.

    Filing portal

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

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What to know.

STR registration program (LBMC Ch 5.77): primary-residence STRs (hosted unlimited; unhosted limited to 90 days/yr). non-primary STRs allowed unhosted unlimited but capped at 800 registrations citywide / 350 in coastal zone with lottery. The published guide for Long Beach lists 13% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
13%
State tax
Local only
License
Required
Local filing
Platform collects

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: Rate not confirmed

LBTBIA (Tourism and Business Improvement Area) assessment on hotels/motels within the TBIA, reported monthly and managed via Convention & Visitors Bureau; applies to hotels - STR applicability not stated 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.

Long Beach: Recorded exemptions

Per the official City of Long Beach TOT page (2026-10-12): a permanent lodger is exempt (occupant with 31+ consecutive days of occupancy; without a prior written agreement TOT is charged until 31 days are reached). Also exempt: federal or State of California officers/employees on official government business; federal credit union employees; Red Cross or U.S. Postal Service employees; insurance companies on official business. Exemption requires the TOT Exemption Certificate plus proof of official business (warrant/check, travel orders, or agency letter; government credit cards not acceptable).

Long Beach: Recorded effective date

2020-07-01

Long Beach: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (longbeach.gov: transient occupancy tax)

Long Beach: Recorded remittance instructions

Hotels: city-mailed TOT computation forms; approved STR hosts remit online via Host Compliance portal (secure.hostcompliance.com)

Long Beach: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: longbeach.gov: transient occupancy tax

Platform tax collection guidance for Long Beach

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 13% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly 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.

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Long Beach occupancy tax13%
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Long Beach STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Long Beach occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Long Beach?

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 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.