Newport Beach requires short-term rental hosts to collect and remit a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) of 10% on rental revenue for stays of 30 days or fewer under NBMC Chapter 3.16. Hosts must also maintain a city business license.
Under NBMC Chapter 3.16, any person renting a dwelling for 30 consecutive days or fewer must collect a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) of 10% from guests and remit it to the city. TOT returns are filed monthly or quarterly with the Finance Department. Major platforms like Airbnb may collect and remit TOT on behalf of hosts under agreements with the city, but hosts remain ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance. In addition to TOT, hosts must maintain a current City of Newport Beach business license. STL Permit application and renewal fees also apply. Failure to collect or remit TOT can result in back taxes, penalties, and interest. The Finance Department at (949) 644-3150 handles TOT registration and questions.
Failure to collect TOT results in liability for the full tax amount plus penalties and interest. Late filing penalties are typically 10% of the tax due. Operating without a business license carries separate administrative fines.
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