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Pasadena
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Pasadena
primary residence only (host must live there 9+ months/yr). Type 1 hosted and Type 2 unhosted permits. unhosted capped at 90 days/yr. non-primary-residence vacation rentals prohibited (Ord 7317).
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Check published permit and tax guidance for Pasadena.

What you need to do in Pasadena

Checked against the source
  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    primary residence only (host must live there 9+ months/yr). Type 1 hosted and Type 2 unhosted permits. unhosted capped at 90 days/yr. non-primary-residence vacation rentals prohibited (Ord 7317).

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

    Types: Type 1 / Type 2.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Who collects the 12.11% Pasadena occupancy tax depends on the booking channel

    Airbnb: collects it for you; Vrbo: not confirmed; Booking.com: not confirmed; Direct: you collect and remit. Where a channel's answer is not confirmed, check its tax settings.

  4. To do
    File quarterly returns

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

    Filing portal

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

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What to know.

primary residence only (host must live there 9+ months/yr). Type 1 hosted and Type 2 unhosted permits. unhosted capped at 90 days/yr. non-primary-residence vacation rentals prohibited (Ord 7317). The published guide for Pasadena lists 12.11% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required. Types: Type 1 / Type 2.

At a glance.

Local tax
12.11%
State tax
Local only
License
Required
Local filing
By booking channel

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: 4.89%

Pasadena TBID 4.89% (FY2025 through 6/30/2033; was 3.89% year one from 7/1/2023) 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.

Pasadena: Recorded exemptions

The official City of Pasadena Short-Term Rental page (2026-10-12): TOT applies to bookings of ≤30 consecutive days (Ord. 7317 / PMC §17.50.296); refundable deposits and sales-taxed package items excluded). A separate Pasadena TBID assessment (3.89% year one from 2023-07-01; 4.89% in years two–ten through 2033-06-30) applies to lodging businesses including STRs. No exemption text was found on this page.

Pasadena: Recorded penalties and interest

Per the official City of Pasadena STR page (2026-10-12): STR hosts remit TOT/TBID and file quarterly reports online only via the city's portal; deadlines are April 20, July 20, October 20, and January 20; penalties and interest begin to accrue on the 21st day after the quarter end (e.g., October 21st if 3rd-quarter remittance is missed).

Pasadena: Recorded effective date

2018-03-12

Pasadena: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (portal.deckard.com)

Pasadena: Recorded remittance instructions

Quarterly TOT remittance to city; Airbnb collects TOT + TBID on platform bookings

Pasadena: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: cityofpasadena.net: short term rental regulations

Platform tax collection guidance for Pasadena

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbNonePlatform collects
VrboNoneCheck
Booking.comNoneCheck
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 before you list. Types: Type 1 / Type 2.

  • Collection of the 12.11% local tax

    Follow the channel breakdown above; you collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    File quarterly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

Sources & confidence

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Pasadena occupancy tax12.11%
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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.

Pasadena STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Pasadena occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Pasadena?

A license or registration is required. Types: Type 1 / Type 2.

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. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.