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Portola
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Portola

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

    The record has no finding on whether Portola 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 Portola requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To do
    Who collects the 9% Portola occupancy tax depends on the booking channel

    Airbnb: collects it for you; Vrbo: you collect and remit; Booking.com: you collect and remit; Direct: you collect and remit. Where a channel's answer is not confirmed, check its tax settings.

  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 Portola 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
By booking channel
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Tax details

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

Portola: Recorded exemptions

City of Portola official adopted budget (cityofportola.com, 2024-2025) lists Transient Occupancy Tax revenue (general fund line 401.05), confirming the city collects a TOT. Rate (filed 900) not verified on an official source after 2 attempts

Source for these notes: cityofportola.com

Platform tax collection guidance for Portola

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

    Follow the channel breakdown above; you collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • 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
Portola occupancy tax9%
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Source linked
California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
Source
Source linked
Licensing recordNot available
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Source linked
Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Portola STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Portola occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Portola?

The licensing requirement for Portola 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.