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Visalia
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Visalia

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

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

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

    STR permit required since 12/6/2023 under VMC 17.32.166; operational standards apply; TOT 'hotel' definition includes STRs

  3. To do
    Who collects the 10% Visalia 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 monthly 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 Visalia 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
By booking channel
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Tax details

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

Visalia: Recorded effective date

1993-11-01

Visalia: Recorded remittance instructions

Monthly TOT remittance to City of Visalia; Airbnb collects 10% on its bookings

Visalia: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

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

Platform tax collection guidance for Visalia

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 10% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

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

Sources & confidence

How we collect and check this information · Report a problem with this page

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Visalia occupancy tax10%
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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.

Visalia STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Visalia occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Visalia?

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