Alpine County backs code changes to make hosting platforms report short-term rental taxes under SB 346

Apr 30, 2026

The commission unanimously approved staff-recommended amendments to chapters 18.008 and 18.73 to implement SB 346, directing hosting platforms to provide listing data and enabling platforms to collect and remit transient occupancy tax (TOT) on behalf of operators; staff sought a CEQA common-sense exemption.

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Alpine County planning staff and the commission moved to strengthen local tax reporting for short-term rentals by using the state’s Short-Term Rental Facilitator Act to require hosting platforms to provide listing data and to enable collection of transient occupancy tax by facilitators.

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