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Union City
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Union City

From the linked source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Union City

    The record lists no ban. Zoning and HOA rules for your address still apply.

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

    No dedicated STR ordinance found; STR hosts must register with TOT program/business license division even when Airbnb remits for them; Airbnb has collected and remitted monthly on hosts' behalf since 8/1/2017

  3. To do
    Who collects the 13.86% Union City occupancy tax depends on the booking channel

    Airbnb: collects it for you; Vrbo: not confirmed; Booking.com: not confirmed; Direct: you collect and remit. Where a channel's answer is not confirmed, check its tax settings.

  4. To do
    File quarterly 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.

The published guide for Union City lists 13.86% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
13.86%
State tax
Local only
License
Required
Local filing
By booking channel
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Tax details

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

Union City: Recorded penalties and interest

Late TOT payments are subject to a penalty fee of 10% per month delinquent; payments made after the quarterly due date are considered late on the first day after the due date (City of Union City Taxes and Fees page, per UCMC Ch. 3.18).

Union City: Recorded remittance instructions

Paper TOT remittance form mailed to ASD Cashier at City Hall (34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd); credit card authorization form available

Union City: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: unioncityca.gov: taxes and fees

Platform tax collection guidance for Union City

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbNonePlatform collects
VrboNoneCheck
Booking.comNoneCheck
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 for the required license or registration with the licensing office before you list.

  • Collection of the 13.86% local tax

    Follow the channel breakdown above; you collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

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

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Union City occupancy tax13.86%
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Source linked
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.

Union City STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Union City occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Union City?

A license or registration is required.

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