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Placerville
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Placerville

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  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Placerville allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.

  2. To confirm
    Check whether you need a license or permit

    The record does not say whether Placerville requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To do
    Who collects the 10% Placerville occupancy tax depends on the booking channel

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

  4. To confirm
    Find out how often you file and when returns are due

    The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Placerville lists 10% local occupancy tax. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
10%
State tax
Local only
License
Not available
Local filing
By booking channel
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Tax details

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

Placerville: Recorded exemptions

City of Placerville official TOT page (cityofplacerville.org, 2026-10-12): any person staying 30 days or less is deemed transient; operators file a quarterly TOT Return Form and remit the full amount to the finance department.

Placerville: Recorded penalties and interest

City of Placerville TOT page: operators who fail to remit tax on time pay a 10% penalty in addition to the tax; additional penalties and interest can apply.

Placerville: Recorded remittance instructions

City Clerk / Finance

Source for these notes: codelibrary.amlegal.com: placerville ca

Platform tax collection guidance for Placerville

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

  • Find permit information

    Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.

  • Collection of the 10% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

Sources & confidence

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

Placerville STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Placerville occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Placerville?

The licensing requirement for Placerville is not available. Check state and local license or registration rules before listing.

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?

Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.