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Manhattan Beach
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Manhattan Beach
Residential STR permission depends on Coastal Zone location. Rentals outside the Coastal Zone remain prohibited. The April 4, 2022 appellate ruling limited enforcement of the ban within that zone.
Find published guidance for your Manhattan Beach address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Manhattan Beach.

What you need to do in Manhattan Beach

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    Residential STR permission depends on Coastal Zone location. Rentals outside the Coastal Zone remain prohibited. The April 4, 2022 appellate ruling limited enforcement of the ban within that zone.

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

    Business license required before an eligible STR starts operating. Residential STRs are allowed within the Coastal Zone and prohibited outside it. Check the city zoning map or interactive GIS map to confirm the address before applying.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 14% Manhattan Beach 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 20th 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.

Residential STR permission depends on Coastal Zone location. Rentals outside the Coastal Zone remain prohibited. The April 4, 2022 appellate ruling limited enforcement of the ban within that zone. The published guide for Manhattan Beach 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.

Manhattan Beach: Recorded exemptions

Per official City of Manhattan Beach records (2026-10-12): the city TOT rate is 14%, increased by Ordinance 23-0007 amending MBMC §8.20.020 in accordance with Measure A (adopted March 2023; matches the filed rate of 1400). Per Ordinance amending MBMC §8.20.010 (2008), TOT is imposed on the first 30 days of a hotel tenancy even if the tenancy eventually exceeds 30 days.

Manhattan Beach: Recorded remittance instructions

TOT remittance form + payment to city, due 20th of each month for prior month

Manhattan Beach: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: manhattanbeach.gov: transient occupancy tax 5063

Platform tax collection guidance for Manhattan Beach

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 20th of each month (per the source).

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Manhattan Beach occupancy tax14%
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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.

Manhattan Beach STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Manhattan Beach occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Manhattan 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. Due by the 20th of each month (per the source).