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Mountain View
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Mountain View

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

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

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

    STR registration program via city Finance; STRs subject to TOT (city STR page)

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 10% Mountain View occupancy tax for you

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

  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 Mountain View 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
Platform collects
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Tax details

Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.

Mountain View: Recorded exemptions

Government employees on official business and occupancies longer than 30 days are exempt (City TOT page; Ch. 33 City Code).

Mountain View: Recorded penalties and interest

10% penalty added to taxes not paid by the due date; an additional 10% if not remitted within 30 days of delinquency; interest of 1/2% per month until paid (City TOT page; Ch. 33). Quarterly filing by mail; no online portal.

Mountain View: Recorded effective date

1991-07-10

Source for these notes: mountainview.gov: transient occupancy tax tot

Platform tax collection guidance for Mountain View

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

  • 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

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

  • 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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Mountain View occupancy tax10%
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California local lodging tax guidanceLocally administered
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Mountain View STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Mountain View occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Mountain View?

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.