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Santa Clarita
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Santa Clarita

Checked against the source
  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Santa Clarita allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.

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

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

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Santa Clarita 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.

The published guide for Santa Clarita 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.

Santa Clarita: Recorded exemptions

Per Santa Clarita Municipal Code Ch. 3.34 (2026-10-12): no tax upon (A) any person or occupancy beyond the city's power to tax; (B) any Federal or State of California officer or employee when on official business; (C) 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 (§3.34.040; Ord. 07-7 §1, 2007; Ord. 87-5, 1987). Effective date 1987-11-08 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).

Santa Clarita: Recorded penalties and interest

Per Santa Clarita Municipal Code §3.34.080 (2026-10-12): original delinquency : 10% of the tax; continued delinquency : a second 10% penalty if not paid within 30 days of delinquency; fraud : 25% 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 one month following the close of each calendar quarter); records kept 3 years; violations are misdemeanors (§3.34.140).

Santa Clarita: Recorded effective date

1987-11-08

Source for these notes: codepublishing.com: santaclarita0334

Platform tax collection guidance for Santa Clarita

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.

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Santa Clarita occupancy tax10%
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California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Licensing recordNot available
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Santa Clarita STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Santa Clarita occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Santa Clarita?

The licensing requirement for Santa Clarita 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.