Short Term Rentals Information

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All Short-Term Rentals within the City of Hawthorne are required to hold a valid Certificate of Authority and remit Occupancy Tax quarterly for nights the property is occupied by guests.

This online portal is your one-stop place to register your property, file your quarterly tax returns, and pay the tax you owe. You can manage one property or many — all from a single account.

To renew and apply for your Short Term Rental Business licenses, please go to the following link:

City of Hawthorne Short Term Rental Registration and Tax Portal

Creating your account and Registering your property

file and pay your occupancy tax

additional payments and past filing period

payment methods

FAQs

1. Do I need to file if I had no bookings this Quarter?

Yes. The City of Hawthorne requires a filing every quarter, even when there is no revenue. Submit a $0 filing (a "Zero-Dollar Filing") to stay compliant and avoid penalty notices.

2. I made a mistake on a filing I already submitted. Can I edit it?

Submitted and paid filings cannot be edited by the user — this protects audit integrity. Contact the City of Hawthorne Business Licensing office for assistance.

3. Can I pay for multiple properties at once?

Yes. Add multiple properties to a single filing on the "Select Properties" screen, then check out with one payment.

4. What's the difference between an E-Check (ACH) and a Mail-In Check?

An E-Check (ACH) is an instant electronic transfer from your bank account — fast, secure, and eligible for the e-payment discount. A Mail-In Check is a paper check sent through the mail; it's slower and does NOT qualify for the discount.

5. The payment window won't open when I click pay. What's wrong?

This is almost always caused by a Pop-up Blocker. In Chrome, Safari, or Edge, allow pop-ups for portal.deckard.com and try again. Make sure your browser is up to date.

6. I'm paying by Mail-In Check — what do I need to know?

When you choose Mail-In Check, the portal generates a unique 6-digit Confirmation Code. WRITE THIS CODE ON THE MEMO LINE of your check. Without it, your check cannot be applied to the correct account.

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