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Twentynine Palms
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Twentynine Palms
cap 500.
Find published guidance for your Twentynine Palms address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Twentynine Palms.

What you need to do in Twentynine Palms

From the linked source
  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    cap 500.

  2. To confirm
    Check whether you need a license or permit

    The record does not say whether Twentynine Palms requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 9% Twentynine Palms occupancy tax for you

    That is per the record. On direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

  4. To do
    File quarterly returns for direct bookings

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

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

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What to know.

cap 500. The published guide for Twentynine Palms 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
Platform collects

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: 1.5%

1.5% TBID 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.

Twentynine Palms: Recorded effective date

2000-01-01

Twentynine Palms: Recorded remittance instructions

City Finance

Twentynine Palms: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us: vacation home rental

Platform tax collection guidance for Twentynine Palms

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbNonePlatform collects
VrboNonePlatform collects
Booking.comNonePlatform collects
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

    Platforms collect this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    File quarterly returns for direct bookings. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

Sources & confidence

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

Twentynine Palms STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Twentynine Palms occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Twentynine Palms?

The licensing requirement for Twentynine Palms 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 quarterly returns for direct bookings. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.