Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Riverside, CA (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Riverside pay roughly 13% 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 Riverside Transient Occupancy Tax (RMC Chapter 5.32)13% of rent since July 1, 2014. RMC 5.55.050(A) gives a broker (platform) that collects any rental revenue 'primary responsibility' for collecting and remitting TOT to the city, but Airbnb's published California collection list does not include the incorporated City of Riverside, so operators must register with the city's Business Tax Office and file monthly returns (due by the 15th of the following month) to ensure remittance. California has no state lodging tax, and state/local sales tax does not apply to short-term lodging. | 13% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Riverside stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Riverside occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| City of Riverside Transient Occupancy Tax (RMC Chapter 5.32) (13%)· collection varies | $58.50 |
| Total tax (13%) | $58.50 |
| Guest pays | $508.50 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Riverside and your booking platform.