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Soledad
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Soledad

From the linked source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Soledad

    The record lists no ban. Zoning and HOA rules for your address still apply.

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

    Transient occupancy tax registration certificate required for taxable transient lodging.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 12% Soledad 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.

The published guide for Soledad lists 12% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
12%
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.

Soledad: Recorded exemptions

Per the official City of Soledad: Resolution No. 5212 (Aug 2016 council agenda, cityofsoledad.gov) ordered a general municipal election to increase the TOT from 9% to 12%; Per the official City of Soledad TOT Exemption Claim form (cityofsoledad.gov, 2026-10-12): occupancies over 30 days are exempt; the transient pays tax for the first 30 days of occupancy unless a long-term rental contract exists; the exemption form is remitted with the quarterly TOT return.

Soledad: Recorded effective date

2016-12-07

Source for these notes: library.municode.com: municipal code

Platform tax collection guidance for Soledad

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 for the required license or registration with the licensing office before you list.

  • Collection of the 12% 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
Soledad occupancy tax12%
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California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Licensing recordRequired
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Soledad STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Soledad occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Soledad?

A license or registration is required.

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.