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Dunsmuir
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Dunsmuir

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

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

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

    Every STR must register with City of Dunsmuir and collect TOT; see city STR info page

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Who collects the 12% Dunsmuir occupancy tax depends on the booking channel

    Airbnb: collects it for you; Vrbo: not confirmed; Booking.com: not confirmed; Direct: you collect and remit. Where a channel's answer is not confirmed, check its tax settings.

  4. To do
    File quarterly returns

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Dunsmuir 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
By booking channel

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: 2%

2% Siskiyou Tourism Improvement District assessment (14% total to guest) This separate charge is included in the estimate.

Tax details

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

Dunsmuir: Recorded remittance instructions

TOT quarterly return to city; Airbnb collects 12% TOT + 2% TID for its bookings

Dunsmuir: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: ci.dunsmuir.ca.us: short term rental info

Platform tax collection guidance for Dunsmuir

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbNonePlatform collects
VrboNoneCheck
Booking.comNoneCheck
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

    Follow the channel breakdown above; you collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    File quarterly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

Sources & confidence

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Dunsmuir 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.

Dunsmuir STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Dunsmuir occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Dunsmuir?

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?

File quarterly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.