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Buena Park
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Buena Park
STR permit required (MC 19.348; Ord 1675 after 2019 moratorium): owner-occupied/hosted only, whole-home rentals prohibited, 300-ft spacing between STRs, home inspection required.
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Check published permit and tax guidance for Buena Park.

What you need to do in Buena Park

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    STR permit required (MC 19.348; Ord 1675 after 2019 moratorium): owner-occupied/hosted only, whole-home rentals prohibited, 300-ft spacing between STRs, home inspection required.

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

    STR permit required (MC 19.348; Ord 1675 after 2019 moratorium): owner-occupied/hosted only, whole-home rentals prohibited, 300-ft spacing between STRs, home inspection required

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 12% Buena Park 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.

STR permit required (MC 19.348; Ord 1675 after 2019 moratorium): owner-occupied/hosted only, whole-home rentals prohibited, 300-ft spacing between STRs, home inspection required. The published guide for Buena Park 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
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Buena Park: Recorded exemptions

Per Buena Park Municipal Code Ch. 3.16 definitions (ecode360.com, official code publisher, 2026-10-12): a Transient is any person with occupancy for 30 consecutive calendar days or less; occupancy under a written 'qualifying rental agreement' for 30+ consecutive days is not transient (Ord. 1299 §1, 1993). The rate, exemption, and penalty section text was not reachable on an official source in three attempts

Source for these notes: ecode360.com

Platform tax collection guidance for Buena Park

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% 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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Buena Park occupancy tax12%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Buena Park STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Buena Park occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Buena Park?

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.