Yolo County
short-term rental taxes.
Tax and permit requirements for Yolo County. Use your full address to find its governing authorities.
Outside city limits: what you need to do in unincorporated Yolo County
From the linked source- To confirmCheck that short-term rentals are allowed at your address
The record has no finding on whether Yolo County allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.
- To confirmCheck whether you need a license or permit
The record does not say whether Yolo County requires a short-term rental license. Ask the county licensing office.
- To confirmFind out who collects the 8% Yolo County occupancy tax
Not confirmed per channel. Check each channel's tax settings; on direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.
- To confirmFind 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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Rental eligibility
Whether short-term rentals are allowed in unincorporated Yolo County is not established in our record. Check zoning and permit rules with the county before listing.
What to know.
The record for Yolo County lists an 8% occupancy tax. City and district taxes are shown separately. Browse the local guides below and check your address.
At a glance.
- County tax
- 8%
- State tax
- Local only
- Highest recorded city rate
- 12%
- Cities tracked
- 4
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Tax details
Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.
Yolo County: Recorded exemptions
TOT 8% of rent for occupancy ≤30 days in unincorporated Yolo County (Code Tit.3 Ch.7 §3-7.03; 'hotel' includes STRs, vacation rentals, campgrounds). Filed 8% confirmed; no rate change. NOTE: a May 26, 2026 BOS proposal would amend the rate to 12% : NOT adopted as of this check; rate left at filed 8%.
Yolo County: Recorded penalties and interest
Quarterly returns due last day of month following quarter close; full tax remitted with return. Online booking platforms are managing agents liable for collection/remittance.
How county vs. city works here
The recorded county rate is 8%
The occupancy-tax rate for Yolo County is 8%. Use your address to find the applicable jurisdiction. Platform collection is not available; check with your booking channel and the tax authority.
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Outside city limits, the county rules apply
The list under "Outside city limits" above is what Yolo County requires there. Special district rules may also apply.
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Cities in Yolo County
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Communities outside city limits
Unincorporated communities in Yolo County include Brooks, Clarksburg, Dunnigan, El Macero, Esparto, Guinda, Knights Landing, Madison, Monument Hills, Rumsey, Tancred, University of California-Davis, and 1 more. An address in one of them is outside city limits, so Yolo County rules apply. These are Census-designated places, not separate tax authorities.
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