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Solana Beach
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Solana Beach

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

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

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

    Term: Annual.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 13% Solana 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 monthly returns

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. File even when you owe nothing for the period (per the source).

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source

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What to know.

The published guide for Solana Beach lists 13% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required. Term: Annual.

At a glance.

Local tax
13%
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.

Solana Beach: Recorded exemptions

Exemptions are only those allowed under SBMC 3.36.020; allowable deductions for rent from occupants completing 31+ consecutive days of lodging. WATCH: proposed Ordinance 545 would add 1% TOT (SBMC 3.36.010.5) effective January 1, 2027 : outcome unknown as of 2026-10-12; current 13% rate unchanged pending vote.

Solana Beach: Recorded penalties and interest

Solana Beach official TOT return form: monthly TOT payments due and payable on or before the last date of the month immediately following the month for which payment applies (mail postmarked by due date or delivery to City Hall). Penalty for late payment: 10% for the first month; a second 10% penalty for continued delinquency (SBMC 3.36.080(A)(B)); interest 1.5% per month (or fraction) on the tax, exclusive of penalties, from date of delinquency until paid (SBMC 3.36.080(E)).

Solana Beach: Recorded remittance instructions

City online STVR/TOT portal; monthly TOT form due even if zero

Solana Beach: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: cityofsolanabeach.ca.gov: short term vacation rentals transient occupancy

Platform tax collection guidance for Solana 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. Term: Annual.

  • Collection of the 13% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. File even when you owe nothing for the period (per the source).

Sources & confidence

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Solana Beach occupancy tax13%
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California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Solana Beach STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Solana Beach occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Solana Beach?

A license or registration is required. Term: Annual.

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 monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. File even when you owe nothing for the period (per the source).