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Redondo Beach
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Redondo Beach
STRs (<30 days) prohibited in all residential zones. no permit process or exceptions.
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Check published permit and tax guidance for Redondo Beach.

What you need to do in Redondo Beach

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

    STRs (<30 days) prohibited in all residential zones. no permit process or exceptions.

  2. No action
    No dedicated short-term rental license

    The record says Redondo Beach has no STR-specific license. Tax registration below still applies.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 12% Redondo Beach 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 (<30 days) prohibited in all residential zones. no permit process or exceptions. The published guide for Redondo Beach lists 12% local occupancy tax.

At a glance.

Local tax
12%
State tax
Local only
License
Not required
Local filing
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Redondo Beach: Recorded exemptions

Per the official City of Redondo Beach Revenue Manual (2026-10-12): TOT applies to hotel, motel and other lodging rentals where occupancy is less than 30 days; the tax is imposed on the guest and remitted by lodging establishments to the City on a monthly basis. Note: a 2025 ballot measure (legistar file 25-1753) proposed raising the rate from 12% to up to 15%; it had not been adopted as of the last crawl.

Redondo Beach: Recorded effective date

2005-07-01

Source for these notes: redondo.org: transient occupancy n sales and use tax ordinanc

Platform tax collection guidance for Redondo Beach

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

  • Collection of the 12% 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.

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Redondo Beach occupancy tax12%
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California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Licensing recordNot required
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Redondo Beach STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Redondo Beach occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Redondo Beach?

A dedicated STR license is not required in Redondo Beach. Separate state and local registration duties are listed above.

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.