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Placentia
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Placentia

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Placentia

    The record lists no ban. Zoning and HOA rules for your address still apply.

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

    Short-Term Residential Rentals ordinance (Ch 6.45): STR permit required; STRs subject to TOT per Ch 3.20 Rule: Ch. 6.45.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Placentia 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.

The published guide for Placentia 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.

Placentia: Recorded exemptions

Per the official City of Placentia TOT tax return form (Rev 05/09/24; placentia.org, 2026-10-12; Exemptions/exclusions (line 2; exempt certificate must be attached): (a) rooms occupied longer than 30 days continuously; (b) rooms occupied by officials or employees of federal, state, county or city governments, or foreign governments, while on official business. Returns must be filed even if no tax is due; records retained 3 years. Payments are mailed to City of Placentia, Finance - TOT, 401 Chapman Ave, Placentia, CA 92870 (no online portal). Note: the city's placentia.org/tot page (Oct 2026) says the city is conducting community outreach about a potential TOT measure for the November 2026 ballot : as of 2026-10-12 the 10% rate per the 2024 form remains current.

Placentia: Recorded penalties and interest

Per the official City of Placentia TOT return form (Rev 05/09/24; 2026-10-12): quarterly reporting : Jan-Mar due Apr 30; Apr-Jun due Jul 31; Jul-Sep due Oct 31; Oct-Dec due Jan 31 (monthly reporting for operators regularly grossing over $50k/quarter, due at the close of the following month; §3.20.060). Penalties: 10% of the tax due on payments received/postmarked after the due date; a second 10% penalty added 30 days after the due date; interest of 0.5% per month (or portion) on the tax due from the date delinquent until paid.

Source for these notes: placentia.org: tot

Platform tax collection guidance for Placentia

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

    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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Placentia occupancy tax10%
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California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Placentia STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Placentia occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Placentia?

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.