Woodlake, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.50 § 5.50.010
Rental properties
Operative Text
Every person conducting or maintaining real property in the city for rental as a commercial rental, dwelling unit, whether as a single-family, two-family, or multi-family residential unit, except the Housing Authority of the city and owners of motels and hotels, which are taxed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5.04 of Title 5 of this code, shall pay an annual business license tax based upon the average monthly gross receipts for such rental units in accordance with the schedule set forth in Chapter 5.04 of this chapter.
Woodlake Code of Ordinances ch. 5.50 § 5.50.010 establishes that anyone who rents out real property within the city — whether a single-family home, duplex, or multi-family building — must obtain and pay an annual business license tax. The tax amount is calculated based on the average monthly gross receipts from those rental units, following the fee schedule in Chapter 5.04. Two categories are exempt from this requirement: the city's Housing Authority and owners of motels and hotels, which are taxed under a separate chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Woodlake Code of Ordinances ch. 5.50 § 5.50.010, operators of residential rental properties in Woodlake — from single-family rentals to multi-family complexes — are generally expected to hold a current city business license and remit the annual tax tied to their rental income. Compliant operators typically track their average monthly gross receipts from all covered rental units and apply the rate schedule found in Chapter 5.04 to determine the correct payment. Keeping accurate rental income records helps ensure the tax is calculated correctly each year.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Woodlake Code of Ordinances ch. 5.50 § 5.50.010 requires landlords who rent residential property in Woodlake to be licensed with the city and to pay an annual business license tax. Tenants may find it useful to know whether their landlord is operating in compliance with this licensing requirement, as unlicensed operation could be relevant in certain housing disputes. Tenant-rights organizations or the City of Woodlake's business licensing office can be consulted for information about how to verify a landlord's compliance status.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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