Hosted STR permits expire each December 31 and must be renewed annually alongside the business license. Operators must register the business as 'Rental – Hosted Short-Term' and remit 14% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) monthly.
Per SLMC Chapter 4-40 and the City's STR FAQ, all hosted STR permits expire on December 31 of the issuance year and coincide with the annual business license renewal cycle. First-time operators register online at sanleandro.hdlgov.com under business type 'Rental – Hosted Short-Term'; the applicable business-license tax classification is 'Residential Property Rental' (annual base $141.50 + $12.80 per unit). The renewal application must be filed with the Finance Department before expiration on a form provided by the Finance Director, with a statement disclosing any changes to information required by Sec. 4-40-140. The Finance Director may consult with the Chief Building Official, Fire Marshal, Community Development Director, and Police Chief to assess outstanding complaints or violations. To renew, the Finance and Community Development Directors must make the same findings as for initial approval. Permits may be modified, denied, or conditioned at renewal. Operators must remit Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) at 14% of actual gross rental income monthly. The City also notifies adjacent property owners when a permit is approved.
Operating after a permit has expired, been revoked, or been suspended is treated the same as operating without a permit — misdemeanor citation, $1,000 fine, and/or up to 6 months in jail under Chapter 4-41 enforcement provisions. If a renewal is denied, the operator must immediately cease operating and a business-license revocation process may be initiated. Permit revocation results in a permanent ban from ever obtaining a future hosted STR permit or business license in San Leandro. Appeals on revocation/suspension go to the Administrative Hearing Board (decision is final).
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