Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
Fort Bragg regulates short-term rentals through a formal permit system that distinguishes between hosted and non-hosted units. All hosts must obtain an STR permit, a business license, and collect a 12% Transient Occupancy Tax.
To host an Airbnb in Fort Bragg, you must apply for a Short-Term Rental permit from the City Planning Department. You are generally limited to owning only one STR property in the city. You'll need to pay a one-time application fee and an annual business license fee. While platforms like Airbnb collect the 12% tax for you, you are still required to file quarterly tax forms with the city even if you owe $0.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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