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Fairfax
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Fairfax
STR regs adopted ~2022-23: vacation rentals only in host's primary residence.
Find published guidance for your Fairfax address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Fairfax.

What you need to do in Fairfax

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

    STR regs adopted ~2022-23: vacation rentals only in host's primary residence.

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

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

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Fairfax 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 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.

STR regs adopted ~2022-23: vacation rentals only in host's primary residence. The published guide for Fairfax 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
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Fairfax: Recorded exemptions

Per the official City of Ukiah staff-report TOT table (State Controller/HdL FY2021-22 data; No exemption or penalty text was found on an official source in three attempts (the state TOT dataset page is unreachable/403)

Fairfax: Recorded effective date

2000-07-01

Fairfax: Recorded remittance instructions

Remit to Town of Fairfax

Source for these notes: data.ca.gov: city transient occupancy tax tot for fiscal year

Platform tax collection guidance for Fairfax

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

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

  • 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
Fairfax occupancy tax10%
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Source linked
California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Source linked
Licensing recordNot available
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Source linked
Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Fairfax STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Fairfax occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Fairfax?

The licensing requirement for Fairfax 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.