Skip to content

Auburn
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Auburn

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Auburn

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

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

    Gold Country market; STR Administrative Permit required with 10-day neighbor appeal period; 1 on-site parking space per rented guest room; Measure F extended TOT to STRs

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Auburn 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.

    Filing portal

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

Get reminders for your Auburn filing dates

Save your rental and its filing dates for free. Starter and Pro email you before each saved date, and when a published rule change for Auburn affects your rental.

Create a free account

What to know.

The published guide for Auburn lists 10% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

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

Tax details

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

Auburn: Recorded exemptions

City of Auburn Finance dept.

Auburn: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (auburn.hdlgov.com)

Auburn: Recorded remittance instructions

TOT form remitted to city Finance

Source for these notes: auburn.ca.gov: short term rentals

Platform tax collection guidance for Auburn

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 10% 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

How we collect and check this information · Report a problem with this page

FigureValueSourceStatus
Auburn occupancy tax10%Source linked
California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administeredSource linked
Licensing recordRequiredSource linked
Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Auburn STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Auburn occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Auburn?

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.