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Los Altos Hills
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Los Altos Hills

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  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Los Altos Hills

    residential use only - no events.

  2. To do
    Get the Los Altos Hills short-term rental license or registration

    STR license required (Ord 575, ecode360 ch on Short-Term Rental of Residential Property): max 1 STR unit per property; residential use only - no events; 3 validated nuisance violations = license revocation

  3. To confirm
    Find out which local taxes apply

    No local occupancy tax rate is published for Los Altos Hills. Ask the city or county tax office which taxes apply and who collects them.

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

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What to know.

residential use only - no events. The local tax rate for Los Altos Hills is not available in the published data. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
Not available
State tax
Local only
License
Required
Local filing
You collect and remit
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Platform tax collection guidance for Los Altos Hills

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbNoneCheck
VrboNoneCheck
Booking.comNoneCheck
DirectNoneCheck

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.

  • Find local tax information

    Ask the county and local authorities which taxes apply to your property, their rates, and who collects them.

Sources & confidence

How we collect and check this information · Report a problem with this page

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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Los Altos Hills STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Los Altos Hills occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Los Altos Hills?

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?

Filing frequency is not available in the published data.