Sacramento STR operators must collect 12 percent Transient Occupancy Tax, 1 percent Sacramento Tourism BID, and pay an annual STR permit fee of roughly 250 dollars.
Short-term rentals in Sacramento collect a 12 percent Transient Occupancy Tax under SMC Chapter 3.28 pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code section 7280. A 1 percent Sacramento Tourism Marketing District assessment applies to stays at properties with three or more units. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo remit TOT under voluntary collection agreements with the city. Hosts must register with Revenue Division, obtain a Business Operations Tax certificate, and pay an annual STR permit fee (approximately 250 dollars, subject to fee schedule updates).
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Sacramento code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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