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Fort Bragg
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Fort Bragg
STR inventory limited/capped. STRs allowed in limited zones with permit.
Find published guidance for your Fort Bragg address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Fort Bragg.

What you need to do in Fort Bragg

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

    STR inventory limited/capped. STRs allowed in limited zones with permit.

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

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

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 14% Fort Bragg 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, though a note says returns are due by the last day of each month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

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

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What to know.

STR inventory limited/capped. STRs allowed in limited zones with permit. The published guide for Fort Bragg lists 14% local occupancy tax. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
14%
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.

Fort Bragg: Recorded exemptions

Per Fort Bragg Municipal Code Ch. 3.12 §3.12.040 (codepublishing.com, official code publisher, 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 exempt by reason of express provision of federal law or international treaty. Exemptions are granted only upon a claim made at the time rent is collected and under penalty of perjury on a form prescribed by the Tax Administrator complying with Cal. Revenue and Taxation Code §7280(e) (Ord. 354 §4, 1965; Am. Ord. 856 §4, 2006). Rate is 14% per §3.12.030 as amended by Measure U (Nov 5, 2024 ballot

Fort Bragg: Recorded penalties and interest

Per Fort Bragg Municipal Code Ch. 3.12 (2026-10-12): operators report monthly, on or before the last day of each month, on forms provided by the Tax Administrator (§3.12.070). §3.12.080: original delinquency penalty of 10% of the tax; §3.12.090: continued delinquency (30+ days) second 10% penalty; §3.12.100: fraud penalty of 25% of the tax; §3.12.110: interest at 0.5% per month from the date the remittance first became delinquent until paid; §3.12.180: violations of the chapter are misdemeanors.

Fort Bragg: Recorded effective date

2025-04-01

Fort Bragg: Recorded remittance instructions

Remit to City of Fort Bragg Finance

Source for these notes: codepublishing.com: fortbragg0312

Platform tax collection guidance for Fort Bragg

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 14% 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, though a note says returns are due by the last day of each month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Fort Bragg occupancy tax14%
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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.

Fort Bragg STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Fort Bragg occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Fort Bragg?

The licensing requirement for Fort Bragg 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, though a note says returns are due by the last day of each month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.