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.
Redwood City's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate is 12% on all stays of 30 nights or less. TOT is collected on gross rental income. Revenue from STR TOT is directed to the City's Affordable Housing Fund. Platforms like Airbnb may collect and remit TOT automatically for Redwood City bookings, but hosts are ultimately responsible for verifying compliance. A Business License (required separately) must be maintained annually.
Non-remittance: back taxes + 10 to 25% penalty + interest. Willful evasion: misdemeanor. City audit authority.
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Redwood City prohibits construction noise in residential areas outside of 7 AM–8 PM weekdays. Construction on weekends and holidays is prohibited if it excee...
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Redwood City prohibits dogs from creating excessive noise that disturbs neighbors under Chapter 5 (Animals and Fowl) and the general noise ordinance. Animal ...
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Redwood City regulates noise under City Code Chapter 24. General quiet hours are 10 PM–7 AM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM–7 AM Friday through Saturday. O...
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Commercial vehicles over 6 feet high or 20 feet long are prohibited from parking on public streets or private property in residential areas of Redwood City. ...
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Redwood City has residential permit parking zones with 2-hour limits Monday–Friday 7 AM–6 PM. Three permits per household are issued. Street sweeping restric...
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Redwood City requires all vehicles to be parked in legal paved parking spaces on residential property. Blocking sidewalks is prohibited. Garage conversions t...
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