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Murrieta
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Murrieta
hosted STVRs allowed in most residential zones. non-hosted only in RR/ER-1/ER-2 zones (MMC Ch 5.27 & 16.44.260).
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Check published permit and tax guidance for Murrieta.

What you need to do in Murrieta

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    hosted STVRs allowed in most residential zones. non-hosted only in RR/ER-1/ER-2 zones (MMC Ch 5.27 & 16.44.260).

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

    STVR ordinance: permit required; hosted STVRs allowed in most residential zones; non-hosted only in RR/ER-1/ER-2 zones (MMC Ch 5.27 & 16.44.260)

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Murrieta 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 do
    File monthly returns

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. File even when you owe nothing for the period (per the source).

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

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What to know.

hosted STVRs allowed in most residential zones. non-hosted only in RR/ER-1/ER-2 zones (MMC Ch 5.27 & 16.44.260). The published guide for Murrieta 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
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Tax details

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

Murrieta: Recorded exemptions

Exemptions §3.24.040 (Ord. 3, 1991): no tax on occupancies beyond the city's power to tax, or foreign-government officers/employees exempt by federal law or treaty; written claim at rent collection, under penalty of perjury, on the tax administrator's form. Federal, state and local officers/employees are NOT exempt. City Taxes page (murrietaca.gov): TOT reported/remitted monthly per §3.24.080, even when not rented; taxable rent includes cleaning, resort and other fees.

Murrieta: Recorded effective date

1991-07-01

Murrieta: Recorded remittance instructions

Monthly TOT report/remittance per MMC 3.24.080 (required even if no rentals)

Murrieta: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: murrietaca.gov: taxes

Platform tax collection guidance for Murrieta

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

    File monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. File even when you owe nothing for the period (per the source).

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Murrieta occupancy tax10%
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California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Murrieta STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Murrieta occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Murrieta?

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?

File monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. File even when you owe nothing for the period (per the source).