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Palos Verdes Estates
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental restrictions are recorded in Palos Verdes Estates
STRs prohibited citywide (Ord. O19-739, 2019).
Find published guidance for your Palos Verdes Estates address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Palos Verdes Estates.

What you need to do in Palos Verdes Estates

Checked against the source
  1. Restricted
    Short-term rentals are restricted in Palos Verdes Estates

    STRs prohibited citywide (Ord. O19-739, 2019).

  2. To confirm
    Check whether you need a license or permit

    The record does not say whether Palos Verdes Estates requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To confirm
    Find out which local taxes apply

    No local occupancy tax rate is published for Palos Verdes Estates. Ask the city or county tax office which taxes apply and who collects them.

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

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What to know.

Rental restrictions are recorded for Palos Verdes Estates. Check the rule's scope and exceptions before listing. STRs prohibited citywide (Ord. O19-739, 2019). The local tax rate for Palos Verdes Estates is not available in the published data. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
Not available
State tax
Local only
License
Restricted
Local filing
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Palos Verdes Estates: Recorded exemptions

Per the official City finance page (pvestates.org, 'California City Finances,' crawled 2026-10-12): 'Unlike some other cities, Palos Verdes Estates does not have a User Utilities Tax or Transient Occupancy Tax.' The City's FY 2026-27 Budget in Brief likewise lists TOT under 'NOT LEVIED BY PVE' ($0).

Source for these notes: pvestates.org: california city finances

Platform tax collection guidance for Palos Verdes Estates

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbNoneCheck
VrboNoneCheck
Booking.comNoneCheck
DirectNoneCheck

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

  • Find permit information

    Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.

  • Find local tax information

    Ask the county and local authorities which taxes apply to your property, their rates, and who collects them.

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Licensing recordNot available
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Palos Verdes Estates STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Palos Verdes Estates occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Palos Verdes Estates?

Rental restrictions apply in Palos Verdes Estates. The eligibility notes below describe the applicable conditions and exceptions.

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?

Filing frequency is not available in the published data.