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Elk Grove
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Elk Grove

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

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

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

    Fee: STR permit + business license fees $452.66. Rule: Ch. 4.38.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 12% Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove lists 12% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required. Fee: STR permit + business license fees $452.66.

At a glance.

Local tax
12%
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.

Elk Grove: Recorded exemptions

Elk Grove Mun. Code Ch. 3.08 (codepublishing.com, official code publisher, 2026-10-12): rate 12% per §3.08.030 (Ord. 7-2009, eff. Exemptions §3.08.040: occupancies beyond the city's power to tax; charges incurred on official duties by city/county/state/federal government employees are exempt when an exemption certificate is submitted and payment is made directly to the hotel or by government-sponsored corporate charge card. Exemption claims must be made at rent collection, under penalty of perjury, on the Tax and License Collector's form. Monthly remittance (§3.08.070: last day of month following close of each calendar month).

Elk Grove: Recorded penalties and interest

Elk Grove Mun. Code §3.08.090: original delinquency 10% of tax; continued delinquency (30+ days) adds a second 10% penalty; fraud 25%; interest 0.5% per month from first delinquency.

Source for these notes: codepublishing.com: elkgrove0308

Platform tax collection guidance for Elk Grove

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 before you list. Fee: STR permit + business license fees $452.66.

  • Collection of the 12% 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

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Elk Grove occupancy tax12%
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California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Elk Grove STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Elk Grove occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Elk Grove?

A license or registration is required. Fee: STR permit + business license fees $452.66.

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.