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Town of Truckee, 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 | 12% Transient Occupancy Tax + 2% Truckee Tourism Business Improvement District (since Jul 1, 2026) = 14%. (Town of Truckee TOT + TTBID) |
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| Does Airbnb collect it? | Not confirmed by us on an official page yet. Check your platform payout reports and the Town’s STR portal. |
| Who files | The owner/operator, through the Town’s STR Portal. |
| How often / due | Quarterly. |
| Zero returns? | Registered operators file each quarter (confirm in the portal). |
| Late penalty | Citations of $1,500, $3,000 and $5,000; three in 12 months means revocation. |
| Registration / permit | Registration $328, renewal $428 per year, fire fee $151.67, inspection $204/hour. The program is capped at 1,255 and full, with a waitlist of about 340. |
| Other fees / rules | A local contact must answer within 30 minutes and resolve within 60. After a citation, someone must be on site within 60 minutes for a year. |
| Where to file | townoftruckee.gov STR program |
Common mistakes
- Missing the renewal on a capped, full program.
- No local contact who can reach the home in 60 minutes.
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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