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King City
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in King City

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  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in King City

    STR permit required (Ord 821, 2023; MC Ch 7.67): whole-home only (no rooms/ADUs/RVs), limited zones, one per parcel, 2-yr ownership rule after transfer, 3-yr permit term, city inspection.

  2. To do
    Get the King City short-term rental license or registration

    Term: 3 years. Rule: Ord 821.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% King City 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.

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

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What to know.

STR permit required (Ord 821, 2023; MC Ch 7.67): whole-home only (no rooms/ADUs/RVs), limited zones, one per parcel, 2-yr ownership rule after transfer, 3-yr permit term, city inspection. The published guide for King City lists 10% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required. Term: 3 years.

At a glance.

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

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

King City: Recorded exemptions

Per the official City of King City Transient Occupancy Tax Return form (Ord. remittance is monthly : due by the last day of the month following the month of collection. The City of Ukiah FY2021-22 TOT table confirms King City at 10.00%.

King City: Recorded penalties and interest

Per the official City of King City Transient Occupancy Tax Return form (Ord. 678, kingcity.com, 2026-10-12): penalty for late filing is 10% of the tax amount (line 7: 10% of line 6).

King City: Recorded effective date

1992-09-01

King City: Recorded remittance instructions

City TOT return to tax administrator by last day of following month

King City: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: ecode360.com

Platform tax collection guidance for King City

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

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply before you list. Term: 3 years.

  • Collection of the 10% 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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King City occupancy tax10%
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California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

King City STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my King City occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in King City?

A license or registration is required. Term: 3 years.

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.