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West Hollywood
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in West Hollywood

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  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in West Hollywood

    Home Sharing License required. hosted home-sharing program administered by Code Compliance.

  2. To do
    Get the West Hollywood short-term rental license or registration

    Home Sharing License required; STR = stays of 30 days or less; licensees must collect and remit 12.5% TOT; hosted home-sharing program administered by Code Compliance

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 12.5% West Hollywood 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 do
    File monthly returns

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

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

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What to know.

Home Sharing License required. hosted home-sharing program administered by Code Compliance. The published guide for West Hollywood lists 12.5% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
12.5%
State tax
Local only
License
Required
Local filing
You collect and remit

Other taxes or assessments may apply. Review tax context and confirm the full amount for your rental with the authority.

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What the recorded taxes cover

Recorded assessment: 3%

West Hollywood Tourism Improvement District (TID) assessment 3% of rent for hotels in TID; may be passed to guests This charge has no separate STR applicability recorded and is shown outside the estimate.

Tax details

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

West Hollywood: Recorded exemptions

Per the official City of West Hollywood TOT page (2026-10-12): exemptions are claimed via city forms : Exemption A (over 30 days; permanent resident occupying a room more than 30 consecutive calendar days), Exemption B (government employee : representative/employee of a governmental agency), Exemption C (foreign diplomat/consular service personnel). The page also notes a separate 3% West Hollywood Tourism Improvement District assessment on hotel rent (may be passed on to visitors).

West Hollywood: Recorded effective date

2004-01-01

West Hollywood: Recorded remittance instructions

Online portal westhollywood.hdlgov.com (Registration and Tax Payment Portal)

West Hollywood: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: weho.org: transient occupancy tax

Platform tax collection guidance for West Hollywood

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 12.5% local tax

    You collect and remit this tax using the linked filing instructions.

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

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West Hollywood occupancy tax12.5%
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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.

West Hollywood STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my West Hollywood occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in West Hollywood?

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?

File monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.