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Monterey Park
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Monterey Park

From the linked source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Monterey Park

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

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

    City operates STR permit program (Short-Term Rental Permit purpose/procedure doc, View source)

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 13% Monterey Park 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.

The published guide for Monterey Park 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
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Monterey Park: Recorded remittance instructions

TOT administered via HdL portal (montereypark.hdlgov.com)

Monterey Park: Recorded tax scope

Lodging tax

Monterey Park: Recent rate research

Research recorded 2026-10-13: 2026-10-13: Monterey Park Municipal Code imposes 13% TOT (Ord. 2255, 12/10/2024); Nov 3, 2026 ballot Measure AAA proposes raising hotel TOT to 14% and STR TOT to 16% (watch item, not yet adopted).

Source for these notes: ecode360.com

Platform tax collection guidance for Monterey Park

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 13% 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.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Monterey Park occupancy tax13%
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Source linked
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.

Monterey Park STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Monterey Park occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Monterey Park?

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.