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Fountain Valley
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Fountain Valley

Checked against the source
  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Fountain Valley allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.

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

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

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 9% Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley lists 9% local occupancy tax. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
9%
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.

Fountain Valley: Recorded exemptions

Per the City of Fountain Valley Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance (Ord. Exemptions (Ord. 427 §4): no tax on (1) any person/occupancy beyond the city's power to tax; (2) any federal or State of California officer or employee on official business; (3) any officer/employee of a foreign government exempt by federal law or international treaty. Exemption claims must be made at the time rent is collected, under penalty of perjury, on a Tax Administrator form. Returns: quarterly, due on or before the last day of the month following the close of each calendar quarter; taxes held in trust (§7).

Fountain Valley: Recorded penalties and interest

Per the City of Fountain Valley Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance, Ord. 427 §8 (ecode360, 2026-10-12): (a) original delinquency : 10% of the tax; (b) continued delinquency (remittance not made within 30 days of first delinquency) : an additional 10% of the tax; (c) fraud : 25% of the tax; (d) interest at 1/2 of 1% per month (or fraction) on the tax, exclusive of penalties, from the date of delinquency until paid. Penalties and interest merge with and become part of the tax.

Fountain Valley: Recorded effective date

1991-02-05

Source for these notes: ecode360.com

Platform tax collection guidance for Fountain Valley

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 9% 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
Fountain Valley occupancy tax9%
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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.

Fountain Valley STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Fountain Valley occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Fountain Valley?

The licensing requirement for Fountain Valley 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.