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Seaside
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Seaside
STR ordinance eff Aug 2018 (SMC 17.52.251-252): hosted (owner-occupied) and non-hosted licenses. non-hosted capped at 90 citywide, one per parcel, 55-ft exclusion zone. advertising without license prohibited.
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Check published permit and tax guidance for Seaside.

What you need to do in Seaside

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    STR ordinance eff Aug 2018 (SMC 17.52.251-252): hosted (owner-occupied) and non-hosted licenses. non-hosted capped at 90 citywide, one per parcel, 55-ft exclusion zone. advertising without license prohibited.

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

    STR ordinance eff Aug 2018 (SMC 17.52.251-252): hosted (owner-occupied) and non-hosted licenses; non-hosted capped at 90 citywide, one per parcel, 55-ft exclusion zone; advertising without license prohibited; penalties up to $2,500/day

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Who collects the 12% Seaside occupancy tax depends on the booking channel

    Airbnb: collects it for you; Vrbo: you collect and remit; Booking.com: you collect and remit; Direct: you collect and remit. Where a channel's answer is not confirmed, check its tax settings.

  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.

STR ordinance eff Aug 2018 (SMC 17.52.251-252): hosted (owner-occupied) and non-hosted licenses. non-hosted capped at 90 citywide, one per parcel, 55-ft exclusion zone. advertising without license prohibited. The published guide for Seaside lists 12% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
12%
State tax
Local only
License
Required
Local filing
By booking channel
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Tax details

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

Seaside: Recorded exemptions

the tax is paid to the operator, who remits to the city. Exemptions (with a Claim for Exemption filed when rent is collected): (1) any person/occupancy beyond the city's power to tax; (2) any federal or State of California officer or employee on official business; (3) any officer/employee of a foreign government exempt by federal law or international treaty. Occupancies of 31 consecutive days or more are also exempt. Hotel registration is in person at the Finance Department, 440 Harcourt Ave (no online portal listed).

Seaside: Recorded effective date

1991-08-02

Seaside: Recorded remittance instructions

Airbnb collects and remits City TOT. For Vrbo and all other hosting platforms, hosts self-remit City TOT.

Source for these notes: ci.seaside.ca.us: short term rental program

Platform tax collection guidance for Seaside

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbNoneCheck
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% local tax

    Follow the channel breakdown above; you collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • 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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Seaside occupancy tax12%
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California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Seaside STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Seaside occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Seaside?

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?

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.