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Redlands
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Source disagreement: Official sources inaccessible (qcode Cloudflare-blocked; city site lacks TOT page); SCO FY2024 corroborates 10% (eff 12/5/1998); BNBCalc claims 7% STR TOT + quarterly filing — conflicting third-party info, kept baseline 10%

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What you need to do in Redlands

Sources disagree
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Redlands

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

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

    Third-party guides report permit required for rentals <30 days; unverified on official source

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

Source disagreement: Official sources inaccessible (qcode Cloudflare-blocked; city site lacks TOT page); SCO FY2024 corroborates 10% (eff 12/5/1998); BNBCalc claims 7% STR TOT + quarterly filing — conflicting third-party info, kept baseline 10% Confirm the disputed steps with the authority. Source

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What to know.

The published guide for Redlands 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.

Redlands: Recorded exemptions

2684 §2, 2007). §3.24.110 exempts: persons/occupancies beyond the city's taxing power; federal or state officers/employees on official business; foreign-government officers/employees exempt by federal law or treaty; religious/charitable/educational organizations; rents of $2.00/day or less. Exemption claims must be made when rent is collected, under penalty of perjury on a tax-administrator form.

Redlands: Recorded penalties and interest

Penalty sections exist (§§3.24.240–3.24.290) but section text would not render from official code pages on 2026-10-12

Source for these notes: cityofredlands.org

Platform tax collection guidance for Redlands

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

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

Redlands STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Redlands occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Redlands?

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.