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Santa Ana
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental restrictions are recorded in Santa Ana
STRs BANNED citywide: urgency + regular ordinance adopted Apr 2 2024, second reading Apr 16 2024. rentals <30 days prohibited.
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Check published permit and tax guidance for Santa Ana.

What you need to do in Santa Ana

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  1. Restricted
    Short-term rentals are restricted in Santa Ana

    STRs BANNED citywide: urgency + regular ordinance adopted Apr 2 2024, second reading Apr 16 2024. rentals <30 days prohibited.

  2. To confirm
    Check whether you need a license or permit

    The record does not say whether Santa Ana requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 11% Santa Ana 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.

Rental restrictions are recorded for Santa Ana. Check the rule's scope and exceptions before listing. STRs BANNED citywide: urgency + regular ordinance adopted Apr 2 2024, second reading Apr 16 2024. rentals <30 days prohibited. The published guide for Santa Ana lists 11% local occupancy tax. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
11%
State tax
Local only
License
Restricted
Local filing
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Santa Ana: Recorded exemptions

Per City of Santa Ana Ord. No. NS-2162 (SAMC Ch. 35, Art. V; cc-publicdocs.santa-ana.org, 2026-10-12), Sec. 35-128: no tax upon (a) any person/occupancy beyond the city's power to tax, (b) any officer or employee of a foreign government exempt under federal law or international treaty, (c) any federal or state officer or employee on official business only when payment is made directly by duly authorized voucher from a governmental accounting office (reimbursed travel does not qualify); no exemption except upon claim made at the time rent is collected under penalty of perjury on a form prescribed by the finance director. Sec. 35-131: monthly remittance, due the last day of the following month; taxes held in trust. Filed 1100 (11%) not verified against current code text : this ordinance is older (9% text)

Santa Ana: Recorded penalties and interest

Per City of Santa Ana Ord. No. NS-2162, Sec. 35-132 (cc-publicdocs.santa-ana.org, 2026-10-12): 10% penalty for original delinquency; an additional 10% if delinquent >30 days; a further 10% if delinquent >60 days; audit deficiency penalty of 10% (with +10% at >30 days, +10% at >60 days); 25% penalty for fraud; interest of 1.5% per month on the tax from the date of delinquency until paid.

Source for these notes: santa-ana.org: short term rentals ban

Platform tax collection guidance for Santa Ana

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

  • Find permit information

    Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.

  • Collection of the 11% 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.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Santa Ana occupancy tax11%
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California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Licensing recordNot available
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Santa Ana STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Santa Ana occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Santa Ana?

Rental restrictions apply in Santa Ana. The eligibility notes below describe the applicable conditions and exceptions.

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.