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Fremont
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

Start with the recorded local taxes and permit overview for Fremont, California. Check the current requirements for your exact address.

Rental conditions are recorded in Fremont
primary residence only. no ADU/JADU STRs. no annual night cap.
Find published guidance for your Fremont address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Fremont.

What you need to do in Fremont

Checked against the source
  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    primary residence only. no ADU/JADU STRs. no annual night cap.

  2. To do
    Get the Fremont short-term rental license or registration

    Term: Annual. Rule: Ch. 5.100.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Fremont occupancy tax yourself

    The record says booking platforms do not collect it, so you add it to every booking, platform and direct, and pay it to the authority.

  4. To do
    File monthly returns

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source

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What to know.

primary residence only. no ADU/JADU STRs. no annual night cap. The published guide for Fremont lists 10% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required. Term: Annual.

At a glance.

Local tax
10%
State tax
Local only
License
Required
Local filing
You collect and remit
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Tax details

Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.

Fremont: Recorded exemptions

Per the official City of Fremont Short-Term Rental Permit page (fremont.gov, 2026-10-12): the STR ordinance was adopted Jan 9, 2024 and took effect Feb 8, 2024; STR = rental of a residential unit for less than 30 consecutive nights; a no-cost STR permit is required, applied for through the City's Short-Term Rental Permit Portal.

Fremont: Recorded remittance instructions

TOT to Finance Dept (Revenue); STR permit via portal.deckard.com/ca-alameda-city_of_fremont-str-portal

Fremont: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: fremont.gov: short term rental permit

Platform tax collection guidance for Fremont

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbNoneYou collect and remit
VrboNoneYou collect and remit
Booking.comNoneYou collect and remit
DirectNoneYou collect and remit

Platform collects means the platform pays that tax. You collect and remit means you pay it. Collection details unavailable identifies a missing answer for that channel. Filing duties are listed separately.

Your next steps

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply before you list. Term: Annual.

  • Collection of the 10% local tax

    You collect and remit this tax using the linked filing instructions.

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Fremont occupancy tax10%
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California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Licensing recordRequired
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Fremont STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Fremont occupancy taxes?

You collect and remit this tax for Airbnb and direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Fremont?

A license or registration is required. Term: Annual.

What happens if I don't file?

Penalties and interest depend on the tax and authority. Check the applicable rules and contact the authority about any missed filings or payments.

How often do I file?

File monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.