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Manteca
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Manteca

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

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

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

    Transient occupancy tax registration certificate required for taxable transient lodging.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 12% Manteca 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 Manteca lists 12% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

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.

Manteca: Recorded exemptions

270/323/863) plus additional 3% general tax (Ord. O2018-22). Exemptions: person/occupancy beyond city's power; federal or state officer/employee on official business; foreign-government officer/employee exempt by federal law or treaty; claims at rent collection under penalty of perjury on Tax Administrator form.

Manteca: Recorded penalties and interest

Manteca official code (ecode360): original delinquency penalty 10% of tax; continued delinquency penalty 10% of tax if unpaid 30+ days after delinquency (on top of first 10%); fraud penalty 25% of tax; interest 0.5% per month (or fraction) on the tax exclusive of penalties from date of delinquency until paid. Quarterly returns due on/before last day of month following close of each calendar quarter.

Source for these notes: ecode360.com

Platform tax collection guidance for Manteca

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 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.

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Manteca occupancy tax12%
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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.

Manteca STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Manteca occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Manteca?

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.