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South Pasadena
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in South Pasadena

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  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To confirm
    Find out which local taxes apply

    No local occupancy tax rate is published for South Pasadena. Ask the city or county tax office which taxes apply and who collects them.

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

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What to know.

The local tax rate for South Pasadena is not available in the published data. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
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State tax
Local only
License
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Local filing
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

South Pasadena: Recorded exemptions

The City of South Pasadena levies no transient occupancy tax (2026-10-12): the official code (codepublishing.com, South Pasadena City Code chapters 1-36) contains no TOT chapter; the city council considered a TOT ballot measure for STRs/hotels in July 2020 but voted in Aug 2020 against putting a Transient Occupancy Tax on the ballot; the CA Secretary of State municipal-initiative report shows no measures for South Pasadena (02/19/25 None); the official City of Ukiah staff-report TOT table (State Controller/HdL FY2021-22 data) lists South Pasadena with no tax.

Source for these notes: codepublishing.com: southpasadena

Platform tax collection guidance for South Pasadena

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbNoneCheck
VrboNoneCheck
Booking.comNoneCheck
DirectNoneCheck

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.

  • Find local tax information

    Ask the county and local authorities which taxes apply to your property, their rates, and who collects them.

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South Pasadena STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my South Pasadena occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in South Pasadena?

The licensing requirement for South Pasadena 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?

Filing frequency is not available in the published data.