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Hotel and short-term rental tax in Burlingame

Burlingame's own rules on hotel and short-term rental tax, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Burlingame Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (extracted October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Burlingame's code says

Burlingame code What Burlingame's code adds
Short-term rentals
  • Yes, the tax applies to short-term rentals.
    § 4.09.025 · code text
    For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel or short-term rental, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of 12% of the rent charged by the operator.
Tax rate
  • 12% of the rent charged by the operator.
    § 4.09.025 · code text
    For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel or short-term rental, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of 12% of the rent charged by the operator.
Who collects it
  • The guest pays the tax to the hotel or short-term rental operator when the rent is paid.
    § 4.09.030 · code text
    The transient shall pay the tax to the operator of the hotel or short-term rental at the time the rent is paid.
  • The hosting platform collects the tax, with the same duties as the operator.
    Applies: A hosting platform with a voluntary collection agreement or equivalent with the city.
    § 4.09.070 · code text
    Where a hosting platform has entered into such an agreement, the hosting platform shall have the same duties and liabilities of the operator under this chapter.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hotel tax on short-term rentals in Burlingame?

Burlingame's code: Yes, the tax applies to short-term rentals. (§ 4.09.025); 12% of the rent charged by the operator. (§ 4.09.025).

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