Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in South Lake Tahoe, CA (2026)
Short-term rental guests in South Lake Tahoe pay roughly 12% 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 South Lake Tahoe Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)12% applies to most VHRs (lodging that collected 10% before Measure P moved to 12% effective January 1, 2017); lodging in the former redevelopment project area collects 14%. VHR owners file quarterly returns and remit directly to the city; per Avalara MyLodgeTax (May 2026), 'Airbnb and Vrbo don't remit lodging taxes in South Lake Tahoe,' so hosts must collect and remit themselves. Room-night reporting with TOT payments became mandatory under the 2026 ordinance. | 12% | host |
| SLT Tourism Improvement District (TID) feeFlat per-night fee, not a percentage: $5.50 per occupied night for timeshares and agent-managed vacation home rentals ($4.00 per night for hotels/motels), remitted with TOT. | 0% | host |
What will guests pay on a South Lake Tahoe stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
South Lake Tahoe occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| City of South Lake Tahoe Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) (12%)· host remits | $54.00 |
| SLT Tourism Improvement District (TID) fee (0%)· host remits | $0.00 |
| Total tax (12%) | $54.00 |
| Guest pays | $504.00 |
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 South Lake Tahoe and your booking platform.