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Taxes & Fees: Long Beach vs South San Gabriel

How do taxes & fees rules compare between Long Beach, CA and South San Gabriel, CA?

Long Beach has fewer restrictions than South San Gabriel.

Long Beach, CA

Los Angeles County

Some Restrictions

Long Beach imposes a 13% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on STR stays of 30 nights or less. Hosts must collect and remit monthly.

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South San Gabriel, CA

Los Angeles County

Heavy Restrictions

Short-term rental hosts in unincorporated LA County must collect and remit a 12% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on all rent paid by transient guests. The TOT applies to stays of 30 consecutive days or less.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactLong BeachSouth San Gabriel
TOT Rate13%12% of rent
Applies ToStays ≀30 nightsStays of 30 days or less
RemittanceMonthly to city Finance DeptMonthly or quarterly
PlatformsAirbnb remits on host's behalf-
Late Penalty-10% + 1.5%/month
Registration-$914 annual fee

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Long Beach FAQ

What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Long Beach?

Long Beach imposes a 13% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on STR stays of 30 nights or less. Hosts must collect and remit monthly.

How much is the short-term rental license fee in Long Beach?

TOT Rate: 13%. Applies To: Stays ≀30 nights. Remittance: Monthly to city Finance Dept. Platforms: Airbnb remits on host's behalf.

South San Gabriel FAQ

What tax do I owe on short-term rentals in unincorporated LA County?

You must collect a 12% Transient Occupancy Tax from guests on all rent for stays of 30 days or less, and remit it to the LA County Treasurer and Tax Collector.

Does Airbnb collect the TOT for LA County?

Some platforms collect and remit TOT on behalf of hosts, but hosts remain responsible for ensuring the tax is properly paid. Check with the TTC for current platform agreements.

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