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Cloverdale
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Cloverdale
Hosted vacation rentals allowed in residential/commercial zones with Plot Plan Review. non-hosted only in commercial zones with CUP (Ord 723-2018; CMC 18.09.265).
Find published guidance for your Cloverdale address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Cloverdale.

What you need to do in Cloverdale

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    Hosted vacation rentals allowed in residential/commercial zones with Plot Plan Review. non-hosted only in commercial zones with CUP (Ord 723-2018; CMC 18.09.265).

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

    Hosted vacation rentals allowed in residential/commercial zones with Plot Plan Review; non-hosted only in commercial zones with CUP (Ord 723-2018; CMC 18.09.265)

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 10% Cloverdale 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.

Hosted vacation rentals allowed in residential/commercial zones with Plot Plan Review. non-hosted only in commercial zones with CUP (Ord 723-2018; CMC 18.09.265). The published guide for Cloverdale 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
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Cloverdale: Recorded effective date

1993-01-01

Cloverdale: Recorded remittance instructions

Remit to city per municipal code

Source for these notes: cloverdale.net: applications permits

Platform tax collection guidance for Cloverdale

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 10% 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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Cloverdale 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.

Cloverdale STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Cloverdale occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Cloverdale?

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.