Humboldt County
short-term rental taxes.
Tax and permit requirements for Humboldt County. Use your full address to find its governing authorities.
Outside city limits: what you need to do in unincorporated Humboldt County
Checked against the source- No actionShort-term rentals are allowed in Humboldt County
The record lists no ban. Zoning and HOA rules for your address still apply.
- To confirmCheck whether you need a license or permit
The record does not say whether Humboldt County requires a short-term rental license. Ask the county licensing office.
- To doCollect and remit the 12% Humboldt County 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.
- To confirmFind out how often you file and when returns are due
The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 15th. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.
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The record for Humboldt County lists a 12% occupancy tax. City and district taxes are shown separately. Browse the local guides below and check your address.
At a glance.
- County tax
- 12%
- State tax
- Local only
- Highest recorded city rate
- 12%
- Cities tracked
- 1
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Tax details
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Humboldt County: Recorded remittance instructions
Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority (WCVA), due 15th of following month (self-remit)
How county vs. city works here
The recorded county rate is 12%
The occupancy-tax rate for Humboldt County is 12%. Use your address to find the applicable jurisdiction. You collect and remit this tax.
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Outside city limits, the county rules apply
The list under "Outside city limits" above is what Humboldt County requires there. Special district rules may also apply.
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Cities in Humboldt County
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Communities outside city limits
Unincorporated communities in Humboldt County include Denio, Fort McDermitt, Golconda, McDermitt, Orovada, Paradise Valley and Valmy. An address in one of them is outside city limits, so Humboldt County rules apply. These are Census-designated places, not separate tax authorities.
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