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Santa Paula
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Santa Paula

From the linked source
  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Santa Paula allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.

  2. To do
    Get the Santa Paula short-term rental license or registration

    STRs reportedly not permitted (rentals must be >30 days incl. ADUs) per unofficial source - verify with city; TOT registration with City Finance

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Santa Paula 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 quarterly 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.

STRs reportedly not permitted (rentals must be >30 days incl. ADUs) per unofficial source - verify with city. The published guide for Santa Paula 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
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Tax details

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

Santa Paula: Recorded effective date

1994-11-21

Santa Paula: Recorded remittance instructions

City Finance Department (per unofficial source)

Santa Paula: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: codelibrary.amlegal.com: overview

Platform tax collection guidance for Santa Paula

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

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

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Santa Paula occupancy tax10%
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Source linked
California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Licensing recordRequired
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Santa Paula STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Santa Paula occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Santa Paula?

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