Santa Clarita Registration Rules Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

The City of Santa Clarita does not maintain a short-term rental registry and does not require hosts to register their rental properties with the city. Unlike cities such as Los Angeles or Santa Monica that require hosts to obtain registration numbers displayed on all platform listings, Santa Clarita has no such requirement.

Hosts must collect and remit the city's 10% Transient Occupancy Tax on all stays of fewer than 30 consecutive days. This tax has been in effect since the city's incorporation and applies to all transient lodging including properties listed on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com. Some platforms automatically collect and remit TOT on behalf of hosts, but hosts should verify this with their platform and the city's finance department.

Business licensing in Santa Clarita is contracted through Los Angeles County. The LA County Treasurer and Tax Collector licenses certain business activities in contract cities including Santa Clarita. Hosts should contact the County Business License Section at (213) 974-2011 or visit businesslicense@ttc.lacounty.gov to determine if their rental activity is licensable. There are no mandatory property inspections, safety certifications, or insurance requirements specific to short-term rentals imposed by the city.