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Bishop
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Bishop

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

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

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

    STRs of any kind (owner-direct; property manager or platform) must obtain Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate; Planning Dept maintains Short-Term Rentals page

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 12% Bishop 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.

The published guide for Bishop lists 12% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

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: 2%

2% Bishop Tourism Improvement District (BTID) assessment on all lodging incl. STRs (eff 1/1/2015) This separate charge is included in the estimate.

Tax details

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

Bishop: Recorded exemptions

Per the official City of Bishop TOT/BTID return and instructions (Bishop Municipal Code Ch. 3.20): exempt from TOT are stays over 30 days, and rents from government employees on government business (§3.20.040). Note: the 2% Bishop Tourism Improvement District assessment is a separate assessment, not part of the 12% TOT.

Bishop: Recorded penalties and interest

Per the official City of Bishop TOT instructions: 10% delinquency penalty if the return is one or more days late, plus interest at 0.5% per month (prorated) on the unpaid tax. File rate 1200 matches the 12% TOT on the return.

Bishop: Recorded remittance instructions

in person at City Hall or by mail; payment by check only

Bishop: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: cityofbishop.ca.gov: transient occupancy business tourism tax informa

Platform tax collection guidance for Bishop

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 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.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Bishop occupancy tax12%
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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.

Bishop STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Bishop occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Bishop?

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.