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Placer County (North Lake Tahoe), CA: short-term rental tax and permit guide
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | Transient Occupancy Tax: 10% on the North Lake Tahoe / eastern slope, 8% on the western slope. (Placer County TOT) |
|---|---|
| Does Airbnb collect it? | No. The county’s FAQ says Airbnb and Vrbo do not collect Placer TOT. You file it. |
| Who files | The operator. Under the county’s Uniform TOT rules, a managing agent is also treated as an operator. |
| How often / due | Quarterly; delinquent after Oct 31, Jan 31, Apr 30 and Jul 31. |
| Zero returns? | Registered operators file every quarter. |
| Late penalty | See the county TOT ordinance; penalties and interest apply to late returns. |
| Registration / permit | STR permit $326.02 per year; renewal opens 30 days before expiry. A TOT certificate is required first, plus fire/life-safety and defensible-space inspections. Permits are capped at 3,900 (3,393 issued as of Oct 21, 2026). A 2027 fee change is pending. |
| Other fees / rules | The county’s STR system is run by Deckard. |
| Where to file | placer.ca.gov/str · Placer STR portal |
Common mistakes
- Letting the permit lapse under a capped program.
- Assuming Airbnb collects TOT.
- Wrong rate for east vs west slope.
Facts gathered from the official sources linked above as of Oct 26, 2026. Items marked “not yet confirmed” are being verified before we accept clients in this county.
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