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South Lake Tahoe
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in South Lake Tahoe
new ord. 4/23/2026: 900-permit residential cap (Measure T struck down 3/2025).
Find published guidance for your South Lake Tahoe address
Check published permit and tax guidance for South Lake Tahoe.

What you need to do in South Lake Tahoe

From the linked source
  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    new ord. 4/23/2026: 900-permit residential cap (Measure T struck down 3/2025).

  2. To do
    Get the South Lake Tahoe short-term rental license or registration

    Fee: VHR permit $281 + fees + bus. lic.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 12% South Lake Tahoe 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.

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

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What to know.

new ord. 4/23/2026: 900-permit residential cap (Measure T struck down 3/2025). The published guide for South Lake Tahoe lists 12% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required. Fee: VHR permit $281 + fees + bus. lic.

At a glance.

Local tax
12%
State tax
Local only
License
Required
Local filing
You collect and remit

Other taxes or assessments may apply. Review tax context and confirm the full amount for your rental with the authority.

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What the recorded taxes cover

Recorded assessment: Rate not confirmed

TID flat $5.50/night (VHR) This charge has no separate STR applicability recorded and is shown outside the estimate.

Tax details

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

South Lake Tahoe: Recorded effective date

2017-01-07

South Lake Tahoe: Recorded remittance instructions

HdL (southlaketahoe.hdlgov.com)

South Lake Tahoe: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: cityofslt.gov: transient occupancy tax

Platform tax collection guidance for South Lake Tahoe

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. Fee: VHR permit $281 + fees + bus. lic.

  • Collection of the 12% 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.

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FigureValueSourceStatus
South Lake Tahoe occupancy tax12%
Source
Source linked
California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Licensing recordRequired
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Source linked
Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

South Lake Tahoe STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my South Lake Tahoe occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in South Lake Tahoe?

A license or registration is required. Fee: VHR permit $281 + fees + bus. lic.

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.