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Chico
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Chico

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  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Chico

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

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

    STRs classified as hotels under CMC since 2018 council amendment; hosts must register with city, obtain TOT certificate, and file returns; enforcement/administration via HdL

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Chico 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 quarterly returns

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

    Filing portal

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Chico lists 10% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

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.

Chico: Recorded exemptions

Long-term occupancy exemptions begin on the 31st day; guests staying 31+ consecutive days are exempt after the first 30 days (the first 30 days are taxed). Officers of a government or tax-exempt organization on official business may also be exempt (Chico HdL TOT Processing Center page, per Chico Municipal Code Ch. 3.52).

Chico: Recorded penalties and interest

Late filings incur an initial penalty of 10% of the amount due, an additional 15% penalty for further delinquency (maximum penalty 50%), plus interest of 1% per month or fraction thereof (Chico Municipal Code § 3.52.150).

Chico: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (chico.hdlgov.com)

Chico: Recorded remittance instructions

HdL online portal (chico.hdlgov.com)

Chico: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: chico.hdlgov.com: tot

Platform tax collection guidance for Chico

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 for the required license or registration with the licensing office before you list.

  • Collection of the 10% local tax

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

  • 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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Chico 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.

Chico STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Chico occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Chico?

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.