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Hotel and short-term rental tax in San Clemente

San Clemente'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 San Clemente Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (extracted October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What San Clemente's code says

San Clemente code What San Clemente's code adds
Short-term rentals
  • Yes, the hotel tax applies.
    Applies: Short-term lodging units (STLUs) permitted by the city.
    § 3.24.020 · code text
    For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel or STLU permitted under Title 27 of this code, each transient is subject to and must pay a tax in the amount of 10 percent of the rent charged by the operator.
Tax rate
  • The hotel tax is 10% of the rent.
    § 3.24.020 · code text
    For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel or STLU permitted under Title 27 of this code, each transient is subject to and must pay a tax in the amount of 10 percent of the rent charged by the operator.
Who collects it
  • The guest pays the tax to the hotel or STLU operator when paying the rent.
    Applies: Hotel or STLU stays.
    § 3.24.020 · code text
    The transient must pay the tax to the operator of the hotel or STLU when the rent is paid.

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Frequently asked questions

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

San Clemente's code: Yes, the hotel tax applies. (Short-term lodging units (STLUs) permitted by the city.) (§ 3.24.020); The hotel tax is 10% of the rent. (§ 3.24.020).

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