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Mount Shasta
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Mount Shasta

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

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

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

    Term: Annual.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 12% Mount Shasta 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.

    Filing portal

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Mount Shasta lists 12% local occupancy tax. A license or registration is required. Term: Annual.

At a glance.

Local tax
12%
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: 2%

2% SCTID (Siskiyou County Tourism Improvement District) assessment on lodging incl. vacation rentals (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.

Mount Shasta: Recorded exemptions

Government employees may claim exemption via the City's Government Employee Tax Exemption Form. Measure S (Nov 7, 2023) raised TOT from 10% to 12% effective July 1, 2024; a 2% Siskiyou County Tourism Improvement District assessment also applies. The City states it has no agreement authorizing Airbnb to collect/remit City TOT.

Mount Shasta: Recorded effective date

2024-07-01

Mount Shasta: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (mtshasta.munirevs.com)

Mount Shasta: Recorded remittance instructions

Remit to city Finance (TOT + SCTID)

Source for these notes: mtshastaca.gov: short term rentals tot sctid

Platform tax collection guidance for Mount Shasta

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 before you list. Term: Annual.

  • 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.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Mount Shasta 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.

Mount Shasta STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Mount Shasta occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Mount Shasta?

A license or registration is required. Term: Annual.

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.