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Dana Point
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Dana Point
permit caps and operator standards. coastal zone rules subject to Coastal Commission. May 2025 council streamlined approvals and increased enforcement on unpermitted STRs.
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Check published permit and tax guidance for Dana Point.

What you need to do in Dana Point

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    permit caps and operator standards. coastal zone rules subject to Coastal Commission. May 2025 council streamlined approvals and increased enforcement on unpermitted STRs.

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

    The record does not state the fee or term. The licensing office lists both. Rule: Ch. 5.38.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Dana Point 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 quarterly 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.

permit caps and operator standards. coastal zone rules subject to Coastal Commission. May 2025 council streamlined approvals and increased enforcement on unpermitted STRs. The published guide for Dana Point lists 10% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
10%
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.

Dana Point: Recorded exemptions

Municipal Code Ch. 3.25 (ecode360, 2026-10-12) defines transient as occupancy for 30 consecutive calendar days or less.

Dana Point: Recorded remittance instructions

Quarterly TOT remittance to city

Dana Point: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: ecode360.com

Platform tax collection guidance for Dana Point

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 10% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

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

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Dana Point occupancy tax10%
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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.

Dana Point STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Dana Point occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Dana Point?

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