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Lemoore
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Lemoore

Checked against the source
  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Lemoore 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 Lemoore requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To do
    Who collects the 8% Lemoore 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 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 Lemoore lists 8% local occupancy tax. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
8%
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.

Lemoore: Recorded exemptions

No TOT admin detail on the official city Finance page (2026-10-12). Note: official Kings County voter info for Lemoore Measure P (impartial analysis) states the current TOT is 8% and proposes increasing it to 12%; file rate 800 (8%) is consistent with the stated current rate, and the election outcome was not found, so no rate change is recorded.

Source for these notes: lemoore.gov: finance

Platform tax collection guidance for Lemoore

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

  • Find permit information

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

  • Collection of the 8% 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
Lemoore occupancy tax8%
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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.

Lemoore STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Lemoore occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Lemoore?

The licensing requirement for Lemoore 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.