Daly City vs Redwood City
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Daly City, CA and Redwood City, CA?
Daly City and Redwood City have similar restriction levels.
Daly City, CA
San Mateo County
Daly City charges a 13% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on all STR stays under 30 days. TOT is calculated on gross rental income and due quarterly. Business license minimum $110/year also required.
View full Daly City rules →Redwood City, CA
San Mateo County
Redwood City charges 12% TOT on all STR stays under 30 days. TOT revenue is dedicated to the City's Affordable Housing Fund. Hosts must collect and remit TOT unless their platform collects it on their behalf.
View full Redwood City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Daly City | Redwood City |
|---|---|---|
| TOT Rate | 13% | 12% |
| Applies To | Stays under 30 days | Stays under 30 nights |
| Payment | Quarterly (due 1 month after quarter end) | - |
| Business License | Minimum $110/year | - |
| Code | DCMC Ch. 3.32 | - |
| Revenue Goes To | - | Affordable Housing Fund |
| Platform Collection | - | Airbnb may collect; verify your situation |
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Daly City FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Daly City?
Daly City charges a 13% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on all STR stays under 30 days. TOT is calculated on gross rental income and due quarterly. Business license minimum $110/year also required.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Daly City?
TOT Rate: 13%. Applies To: Stays under 30 days. Payment: Quarterly (due 1 month after quarter end). Business License: Minimum $110/year.
Redwood City FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Redwood City?
Redwood City charges 12% TOT on all STR stays under 30 days. TOT revenue is dedicated to the City's Affordable Housing Fund. Hosts must collect and remit TOT unless their platform collects it on their behalf.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Redwood City?
TOT Rate: 12%. Applies To: Stays under 30 nights. Revenue Goes To: Affordable Housing Fund. Platform Collection: Airbnb may collect; verify your situation.
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