Anaheim imposes a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on all short-term rentals under AMC Chapter 4.05. A $250 application fee applies for the STR business license. Annual permit renewal is due by July 31.
AMC Chapter 4.05 requires all STR operators to collect and remit a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax on rental income. The city charges a $250 application fee for the STR business license. Permits are valid for one year from the issue date and must be renewed annually on or before July 31. Platform remittance agreements (e.g., Airbnb collecting TOT) may satisfy the collection requirement but operators remain responsible for compliance. State and federal income tax obligations also apply to STR income. California state tax requires reporting of rental income. The TOT must be collected from guests and remitted to the city on the required schedule. Failure to collect or remit TOT may result in penalties, interest, and permit action. The city audits STR tax compliance periodically.
Failure to collect TOT: back taxes plus penalties. Late payment: interest charges. Non-renewal by July 31: permit lapse. Unpermitted STR: $250 citation per day.
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