Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Tech City, CA

Short-term rentals in unincorporated Santa Clara County are subject to an 8% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). Operators must register the property within 30 days of the first rental and are required to file monthly TOT returns and payments.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Tech City. 1) Register the rental property via the County’s TOT Online portal (santaclaracounty.hdlgov.com) within 30 days of the first rental. 2) File monthly TOT returns and remit the 8% tax through the same portal by the last day of the following month. 3) Respond to any compliance notices via the County’s STR Compliance Application if contacted.

1) Register the rental property via the County’s TOT Online portal (santaclaracounty.hdlgov.com) within 30 days of the first rental. 2) File monthly TOT returns and remit the 8% tax through the same portal by the last day of the following month. 3) Respond to any compliance notices via the County’s STR Compliance Application if contacted.