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Big Bear Lake and San Bernardino County, CA: lodging tax and STR rules
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | City of Big Bear Lake: 10% TOT plus 3% Tourism Business Improvement District assessment = 13%. Unincorporated San Bernardino County (Big Bear City, Fawnskin): 7% county TOT. |
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| Who collects | Airbnb collects the city's 10% TOT but not the 3% TBID. Hosts add and remit the 3% themselves, with monthly reports required even with zero income. Vrbo's collection here: confirm with the jurisdiction (we have not verified it). |
| Permit | Annual City vacation-rental license; unincorporated areas need a County STR permit. |
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Sources
- Big Bear Lake TOT and TBID (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Big Bear Lake Airbnb TBID instructions (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- San Bernardino County STR FAQ (checked Oct 26, 2026)
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