Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Yucca Valley, CA (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Yucca Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Yucca Valley Transient Occupancy Tax (Municipal Code Ch. 3.24, increased by voter-approved Measure K)Rate raised from 7% to 12% by Measure K (approved Nov 8, 2022; effective Jan 1, 2023). Airbnb collects and remits under a Voluntary Collection Agreement — per Town guidance it is currently the ONLY platform with such an agreement; hosts renting through Vrbo or any other platform must collect and remit themselves via quarterly returns (due 30 days after quarter end). Hosts renting exclusively through Airbnb may elect annual filing. Returns must be filed even for periods with no rental activity. California has no statewide lodging tax, and the county 7% TOT applies only in unincorporated areas, not inside the Town. | 12% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Yucca Valley stay?
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Yucca Valley occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Town of Yucca Valley Transient Occupancy Tax (Municipal Code Ch. 3.24, increased by voter-approved Measure K) (12%)· collection varies | $54.00 |
| 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 Yucca Valley and your booking platform.