City Taxes
City Tax Overview
The City of Santa Monica collects a variety of taxes. The major tax sources, below, account for about two-thirds of the City's overall General Fund revenue. Tax category detail links show tax descriptions, rates, and how to pay.
Tax Revenue: What Stays Here?
Sales Tax
Property Tax
Local Tax (all stays with the City)
- Hotel Tax (15%)
- Home Shares (17%)
- Utility User Tax (10%)
- Parking Facility Tax (10%)
- Condominium Tax
- Unit Dwelling Tax
- Business License Tax
Tax Detail
Major tax sources
- Property Taxes
- Sales Taxes
- Transient Occupancy Taxes
- Utility Users Taxes
- Business License Taxes
- Parking Facility Taxes
- Documentary Transfer Tax (Real Property Transfer Taxes)