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South San Francisco
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in South San Francisco

From the linked source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in South San Francisco

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

  2. To do
    Get the South San Francisco short-term rental license or registration

    Transient occupancy tax registration certificate required for taxable transient lodging.

  3. To do
    Who collects the 14% South San Francisco occupancy tax depends on the booking channel

    Airbnb: collects it for you; Vrbo: not confirmed; Booking.com: not confirmed; Direct: you collect and remit. Where a channel's answer is not confirmed, check its tax settings.

  4. To do
    File monthly 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.

The published guide for South San Francisco lists 14% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
14%
State tax
Local only
License
Required
Local filing
By booking channel

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: Rate not confirmed

Conference Center Tax $2.50 per room-night 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.

South San Francisco: Recorded exemptions

South San Francisco (verified 2026-10-12): Measure FF (approved Nov 6, 2018; Official TOT/CCT collection procedures: 14% of gross rent, payable monthly; Monthly Tax Return due last day of month following (Finance Dept., P.O. Box 711, SSF CA 94083). Additional Conference Center Tax $2.50/occupied room/night.

South San Francisco: Recorded penalties and interest

South San Francisco official collection procedures: late penalties accrue from day after due date at 10%; increase to 20% if payment is more than one month late (one month + one day); interest at 1% per month on late payments. Postmarks not accepted; timely payment strictly enforced.

South San Francisco: Recorded remittance instructions

Monthly tax returns to City Finance

South San Francisco: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: ecode360.com

Platform tax collection guidance for South San Francisco

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbNonePlatform collects
VrboNoneCheck
Booking.comNoneCheck
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 14% local tax

    Follow the channel breakdown above; you collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
South San Francisco occupancy tax14%
Source
Source linked
California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Licensing recordRequired
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Source linked
Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

South San Francisco STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my South San Francisco occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in South San Francisco?

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?

File monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.