Taxes & Fees: Lompoc vs Santa Maria
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Lompoc, CA and Santa Maria, CA?
Lompoc has fewer restrictions than Santa Maria.
Lompoc, CA
Santa Barbara County
Short-term rentals in Lompoc are subject to the city's Transient Occupancy Tax on stays under 30 days (commonly 10–12% in CA cities). Operators must register and remit TOT.
View full Lompoc rules →Santa Maria, CA
Santa Barbara County
Santa Maria requires STR operators to collect and remit the transient occupancy tax (TOT) on all stays under 30 days. The TOT rate is set by city ordinance.
View full Santa Maria rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lompoc | Santa Maria |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | Transient Occupancy Tax | Transient occupancy tax |
| Typical Rate | ~10–12% | - |
| Applies | Stays under 30 days | - |
| Remit To | City of Lompoc | - |
| Applies To | - | Stays under 30 days |
| Registration | - | Finance Department |
| Filing | - | Monthly or quarterly |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Lompoc FAQ
No FAQs available.
Santa Maria FAQ
What taxes do Santa Maria STR hosts pay?
Hosts must collect and remit the transient occupancy tax on all stays under 30 days.
Do Airbnb hosts in Santa Maria need to collect TOT?
Yes. Verify whether the platform remits automatically or if you must file independently with the Finance Department.
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