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Coachella
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Coachella

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

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

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Who collects the 13% Coachella occupancy tax depends on the booking channel

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

  4. To do
    File your returns

    Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

    Filing portal

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

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What to know.

no density cap. The published guide for Coachella lists 13% local occupancy tax. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
13%
State tax
Local only
License
Not available
Local filing
By booking channel

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: 1%

1% GPSTBID 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.

Coachella: Recorded exemptions

TOT 13% of gross rent for residential short-term rentals (city STR page FAQ); filed 13% confirmed; no rate change. Note: page header mentions 14% (likely incl. TBID); FAQ states 13% TOT. Gross rent incl. cleaning/cancellation/pet/pool-heating and similar fees. City has agreement with Airbnb and VRBO to collect/remit TOT directly; operators must still report gross rents and remit TBID (platforms do not collect TBID).

Coachella: Recorded penalties and interest

TOT/TBID reported quarterly; payments delinquent if not received by last day of following month. Monthly reporting required even with no revenue. Online payment by credit card or ACH only (no in-person/checks). Records kept 3 years.

Coachella: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (str.deckard.com: ca riverside city of coachella)

Coachella: Recorded remittance instructions

Deckard

Coachella: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly.

Source for these notes: coachella.org: short term rentals

Platform tax collection guidance for Coachella

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbNoneCheck
VrboNonePlatform collects
Booking.comNoneCheck
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 13% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    File your returns. Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

Sources & confidence

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

FigureValueSourceStatus
Coachella occupancy tax13%
Source
Source linked
California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
Source
Source linked
Licensing recordNot available
Source
Source linked
Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Coachella STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Coachella occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collection details are not available for this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Coachella?

The licensing requirement for Coachella 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?

File your returns. Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.