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More than half of short-term rentals registered, county warns hosts remain confused about tax collection
Summary
County staff reported roughly 375 of about 600 short-term rental properties have registered for the county's new short-term rental rules; officials said confusion persists over whether platforms such as Airbnb collect state sales tax or local occupancy tax and reminded hosts of the Sept. 20 sales-tax payment deadline.
Columbia County reported that roughly 375 of about 600 short‑term rental units have registered under the county's new short‑term rental registration program, and staff said second notices are being sent to owners who have not yet registered.
County staff told the Board of Supervisors they have received many emails and phone calls from hosts since the registration drive began and that a portion of hosts remain unclear about tax collection responsibilities. Staff reminded hosts that the first sales-tax remittance…
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