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Solvang
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Solvang
Council directed new ordinance Sep 2025: vacation rentals limited to VMU district, permit caps, occupancy/parking limits, inspections - adoption/implementation expected 2026.
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Check published permit and tax guidance for Solvang.

What you need to do in Solvang

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    Council directed new ordinance Sep 2025: vacation rentals limited to VMU district, permit caps, occupancy/parking limits, inspections - adoption/implementation expected 2026.

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

    The record does not state the fee or term. The licensing office lists both.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 14% Solvang 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.

Council directed new ordinance Sep 2025: vacation rentals limited to VMU district, permit caps, occupancy/parking limits, inspections - adoption/implementation expected 2026. The published guide for Solvang lists 14% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
14%
State tax
Local only
License
Required
Local filing
You collect and remit

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: Rate not confirmed

Santa Ynez Valley TBID $2.00 per occupied room-night 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.

Solvang: Recorded exemptions

Ord. 12-301, 2012; Ord. 24-0379, 11/5/2024). Exemptions: government employees billed directly to and paid directly by a state/federal unit (valid photo ID proving government employment). Transient = <30 days. City posts TOT forms at cityofsolvang.com.

Solvang: Recorded remittance instructions

TOT return forms (separate vacation-rental form) to City Finance

Source for these notes: cityofsolvang.com: transient occupancy tax tot forms

Platform tax collection guidance for Solvang

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 14% 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
Solvang occupancy tax14%
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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.

Solvang STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Solvang occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Solvang?

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.