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Huntington Beach
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Huntington Beach

From the linked source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Huntington Beach

    STR permit $624–639 (2 yrs; hosted-only outside Sunset Beach) + bus. lic.

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

    Fee: STR permit $624–639 (2 yrs.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Huntington Beach 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.

STR permit $624–639 (2 yrs; hosted-only outside Sunset Beach) + bus. lic. The published guide for Huntington Beach lists 10% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required. Fee: STR permit $624–639 (2 yrs.

At a glance.

Local tax
10%
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: 6%

6% TBID 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.

Huntington Beach: Recorded effective date

2002-11-01

Huntington Beach: Recorded remittance instructions

Deckard

Huntington Beach: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: huntingtonbeachca.gov: hotel and motel tot bid form

Platform tax collection guidance for Huntington Beach

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 before you list. Fee: STR permit $624–639 (2 yrs.

  • 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.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Huntington Beach 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.

Huntington Beach STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Huntington Beach occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Huntington Beach?

A license or registration is required. Fee: STR permit $624–639 (2 yrs.

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.