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Pico Rivera
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Pico Rivera

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Pico Rivera

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

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

    Transient occupancy tax registration certificate required for taxable transient lodging.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Pico Rivera 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, though a note says returns are due by the last day of the month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Pico Rivera lists 10% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
10%
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.

Pico Rivera: Recorded exemptions

Per Pico Rivera Municipal Code Ch. 3.36 (2026-10-12): no tax shall be imposed upon (A.1) any person or occupancy beyond the city's power to tax; (A.2) any federal or state officer or employee when on official business; (A.3) any officer or employee of a foreign government exempt by express provision of federal law or international treaty. No exemption is granted except upon a claim made at the time rent is collected and under penalty of perjury on a form prescribed by the tax administrator (§6904). Effective date 1990-05-21 per the official City of Ukiah staff-report table 'California Cities Transient Occupancy Taxes Revenue, Tax Rate, and Effective Date, Fiscal Year 2021-22' (State Controller/HdL data; rate shown matches the filed rate).

Pico Rivera: Recorded penalties and interest

Per Pico Rivera Municipal Code Ch. 3.36 (2026-10-12): original delinquency : 10% of the tax; continued delinquency : a second 10% penalty if the delinquent remittance is not paid within 30 days; fraud : 25% of the tax added; interest : 0.5% per month or fraction thereof on the tax from delinquency until paid. Penalties and interest merge into the tax. Returns are quarterly (due on or before the last day of the month following the close of each calendar quarter); records kept 3 years. Violations are misdemeanors (§§6908, 6914).

Pico Rivera: Recorded effective date

1990-05-21

Source for these notes: ecode360.com

Platform tax collection guidance for Pico Rivera

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 10% 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, though a note says returns are due by the last day of the month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Pico Rivera occupancy tax10%
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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.

Pico Rivera STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Pico Rivera occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Pico Rivera?

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, though a note says returns are due by the last day of the month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.