Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Palm Springs, CA (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Palm Springs pay roughly 12.5% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| City of Palm Springs Transient Occupancy Tax (vacation rentals / 'all other hotels' rate)Owner/agent must hold a TOT permit ($25 one-time) and file monthly returns — including zero returns — with the city Finance Department; failure-to-file penalty is 10% of TOT due or $50, whichever is greater, plus interest. Airbnb's California tax-collection list does not include City of Palm Springs TOT, so hosts remain responsible for reporting and remitting it. Group meeting hotels pay 13.5%; vacation rentals pay 11.5%. California has no statewide lodging tax. | 11.5% | host |
| Greater Palm Springs Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) assessmentSince July 1, 2021, vacation rental and homeshare lodging pays the 1% TBID assessment on gross rental revenue for short-term stays (city FAQ: stays of 27 days or less); owners/agents remit it with the monthly TOT. Airbnb collects the 1% Greater Palm Springs TBID on its bookings ('1% of the listing price including any cleaning fees, for reservations 27 nights and shorter'). | 1% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Palm Springs stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Palm Springs occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| City of Palm Springs Transient Occupancy Tax (vacation rentals / 'all other hotels' rate) (11.5%)· host remits | $51.75 |
| Greater Palm Springs Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) assessment (1%)· collection varies | $4.50 |
| Total tax (12.5%) | $56.25 |
| Guest pays | $506.25 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Palm Springs and your booking platform.