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Arroyo Grande
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Arroyo Grande
Ordinance 718 (Oct 2022): citywide cap of 90 vacation rentals.
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Check published permit and tax guidance for Arroyo Grande.

What you need to do in Arroyo Grande

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    Ordinance 718 (Oct 2022): citywide cap of 90 vacation rentals.

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

    Ordinance 718 (Oct 2022): citywide cap of 90 vacation rentals; Minor Use Permit required for vacation rentals and homestays

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Arroyo Grande 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.

    Filing portal

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

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What to know.

Ordinance 718 (Oct 2022): citywide cap of 90 vacation rentals. The published guide for Arroyo Grande 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

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: 2%

2% Arroyo Grande Tourism BID (AGTBID) + 1.5% SLO County Tourism Marketing District (TMD) 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.

Arroyo Grande: Recorded exemptions

Exemptions: rent from stays longer than 30 consecutive days (exemption document required); other exemptions allowed with documentation (Exemption Claim Form; see AGMC 3.24.040). Monthly filing via HdL (ArroyoGrande.hdlgov.com; ArroyoGrandeTOT@hdlgov.com; (805) 202-4015). TOT due by last day of month following period end; mail to Arroyo Grande Lodging Tax Processing Center, 8839 N. Cedar Ave #212, Fresno CA 93720.

Arroyo Grande: Recorded penalties and interest

Arroyo Grande official TOT return form: TOT penalty = 10% of tax if paid within 30 days after the delinquent date; additional 10% added if paid more than 30 days after the delinquent date; interest = 0.5% applied on the day after the due date. City TOT page: taxes not paid in full by due date are subject to penalties and interest.

Arroyo Grande: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (arroyogrande.hdlgov.com)

Arroyo Grande: Recorded remittance instructions

Remit TOT + TBID to city

Source for these notes: arroyogrande.org: transient occupancy tax

Platform tax collection guidance for Arroyo Grande

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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Arroyo Grande 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.

Arroyo Grande STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Arroyo Grande occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Arroyo Grande?

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.