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American Canyon
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in American Canyon
STRs effectively unavailable: city has permitted none. technically allowed only via Planning Commission conditional use permit in two southeastern neighborhoods.
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Check published permit and tax guidance for American Canyon.

What you need to do in American Canyon

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    STRs effectively unavailable: city has permitted none. technically allowed only via Planning Commission conditional use permit in two southeastern neighborhoods.

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

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

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 12% American Canyon 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.

STRs effectively unavailable: city has permitted none. technically allowed only via Planning Commission conditional use permit in two southeastern neighborhoods. The published guide for American Canyon lists 12% local occupancy tax. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
12%
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: 2%

Napa Valley Tourism Improvement District (NVTID) assessment applies to Napa County lodging (2% in cities - verify local application) 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.

American Canyon: Recorded exemptions

hotels in the Napa Valley Tourism Improvement District pay an additional 2% NVTID fee. Hotels file TOT returns online ('File a TOT Return Online') or by mail; processing is handled by HdL (AmericanCanyonTOT@hdlgov.com; mail to City of American Canyon TOT Processing Center, 8839 North Cedar Ave. #212, Fresno, CA 93720). Exemption forms: Government Exemption Form and Long Term Occupancy Exemption Form (per form list).

American Canyon: Recorded effective date

2011-01-10

Source for these notes: americancanyon.gov: transient occupancy tax tot

Platform tax collection guidance for American Canyon

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 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.

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FigureValueSourceStatus
American Canyon occupancy tax12%
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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.

American Canyon STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my American Canyon occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in American Canyon?

The licensing requirement for American Canyon 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. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.