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Mammoth Lakes
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Mammoth Lakes
zone-restricted (most SFR zones prohibited).
Find published guidance for your Mammoth Lakes address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Mammoth Lakes.

What you need to do in Mammoth Lakes

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

    zone-restricted (most SFR zones prohibited).

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

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

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 15% Mammoth Lakes 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 monthly returns

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

    Filing portal

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

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What to know.

zone-restricted (most SFR zones prohibited). The published guide for Mammoth Lakes lists 15% local occupancy tax. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
15%
State tax
Local only
License
Not available
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: 1%

1% TBID; confirm This charge has no separate STR applicability recorded and is shown outside the estimate.

Tax details

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

Mammoth Lakes: Recorded exemptions

TOT 15% per Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Code §3.12 (town TOT page). Filed 15% confirmed; no rate change. Transient = less than 31 days. Required guest fees (cleaning etc.) are taxable. Note: older town return form shows 13% (stale); current code/page set 15%.

Mammoth Lakes: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (townofmammothlakes.ca.gov: pay your tottbid online)

Mammoth Lakes: Recorded remittance instructions

Town online (QuickBase)

Mammoth Lakes: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: townofmammothlakes.ca.gov: transient occupancy tax information

Platform tax collection guidance for Mammoth Lakes

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 15% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Mammoth Lakes occupancy tax15%
Source
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California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
Source
Source linked
Licensing recordNot available
Source
Source linked
Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Mammoth Lakes STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Mammoth Lakes occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Mammoth Lakes?

The licensing requirement for Mammoth Lakes 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?

File monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.