San Leandro charges a 14% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on all hosted short-term rental income. Hosts must also obtain a City business license and a hosted STR permit before renting.
San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 2-10 imposes a Transient Occupancy Tax of 14% of the rent charged by the operator on any structure occupied for fewer than 30 consecutive days. The tax is due monthly. Under SLMC Chapter 4-40 (Hosted Short-Term Rentals), an applicant must first obtain a City business license and a hosted STR permit before listing or operating. Non-hosted STRs are prohibited entirely under SLMC Chapter 4-41. The STR permit renews annually before December 31. Platforms such as Airbnb collect TOT on behalf of San Leandro hosts under a voluntary collection agreement, but the host remains the responsible party and must verify remittance.
Operating without a permit, business license, or failing to remit TOT can trigger fines of up to $1,000 per violation under Chapter 4-41, plus interest and penalties on unpaid TOT under Chapter 2-10. The City may also pursue legal action including criminal prosecution for non-hosted operations.
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