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Larkspur
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental restrictions are recorded in Larkspur
STRs expressly prohibited per Marin regional planning survey - verify current status with city.
Find published guidance for your Larkspur address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Larkspur.

What you need to do in Larkspur

Checked against the source
  1. Restricted
    Short-term rentals are restricted in Larkspur

    STRs expressly prohibited per Marin regional planning survey - verify current status with city.

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

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

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

Rental restrictions are recorded for Larkspur. Check the rule's scope and exceptions before listing. STRs expressly prohibited per Marin regional planning survey - verify current status with city. The published guide for Larkspur lists 10% local occupancy tax. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
10%
State tax
Local only
License
Restricted
Local filing
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Larkspur: Recorded exemptions

Per Larkspur Municipal Code Ch. 3.12 §3.12.040 (official city staff report, ci.larkspur.ca.us, 2026-10-12): no tax shall be imposed upon (1) any person as to whom, or any occupancy as to which, it is beyond the power of the city to impose the tax; (2) any officer or employee of a foreign government who is exempt by reason of express provision of federal law or international treaty. No exemption granted except upon a claim made at the time rent is collected and under penalty of perjury on a form prescribed by the Tax Collector (Ord. 330 §4, 1966). Rate is 10% (§3.12.030

Larkspur: Recorded effective date

1993-11-02

Larkspur: Recorded remittance instructions

Remit to City of Larkspur Tax Collector

Source for these notes: larkspur.municipal.codes: code

Platform tax collection guidance for Larkspur

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.

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Larkspur 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.

Larkspur STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Larkspur occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Larkspur?

Rental restrictions apply in Larkspur. The eligibility notes below describe the applicable conditions and exceptions.

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.