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Rancho Palos Verdes
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Rancho Palos Verdes
STRs prohibited in all residential zoning districts.
Find published guidance for your Rancho Palos Verdes address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Rancho Palos Verdes.

What you need to do in Rancho Palos Verdes

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

    STRs prohibited in all residential zoning districts.

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

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

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Rancho Palos Verdes 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.

STRs prohibited in all residential zoning districts. The published guide for Rancho Palos Verdes lists 10% local occupancy tax. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
10%
State tax
Local only
License
Not available
Local filing
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Rancho Palos Verdes: Recorded exemptions

Per the official City of Rancho Palos Verdes Short Term Rentals page (2026-10-12): short-term rentals (rentals of a residential property for less than 30 consecutive days) are prohibited in the City's residential zoning districts (Ord. 592U adopted 2016-12-20; Ord. 593 adopted 2017-01-17, amending Development Code Titles 17.02, 17.04, 17.96). Violations are subject to administrative fines of $2,500 (first), $5,000 (second), $7,500 (third) (Res. 2016-57). Measure RS on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot would raise it to 13% (per official LA County ballot measures PDF). Effective date 1991-10-15 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).

Rancho Palos Verdes: Recorded effective date

1991-10-15

Source for these notes: rpvca.gov: short term rentals

Platform tax collection guidance for Rancho Palos Verdes

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

  • Find permit information

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

  • 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. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Rancho Palos Verdes occupancy tax10%
Source
Source linked
California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Licensing recordNot available
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Source linked
Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Rancho Palos Verdes STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Rancho Palos Verdes occupancy taxes?

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

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

The licensing requirement for Rancho Palos Verdes is not available. Check state and local license or registration rules before listing.

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.