Hotels & Lodging in Santa Maria, CA (2026)
1 verified hotels & lodging rules for Santa Maria, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Transient Occupancy Tax
Every hotel, motel, or short-stay rental in Santa Maria collects a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax on rent from guests staying 30 consecutive days or less. Operators must register with the Tax Administrator within 30 days of opening, post a certificate, and remit collected tax quarterly under Municipal Code Chapter 3-9.
Santa Maria Hotel Occupancy Tax Set at 10%
Some RestrictionsSanta Maria Municipal Code § 3-9.03
For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of 10% of the rent charged by the operator. The tax constitutes a debt owed by the transient to the City which is extinguished only by payment to the operator or to the City. The transient shall pay the tax to the operator of the hotel at the time the rent is paid. If the rent is paid in ...
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