Riverside charges a 13 percent transient occupancy tax on hotel, motel, and short-term rental stays of 30 days or fewer, collected by operators and remitted monthly to the city.
Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 sets the TOT at 13 percent of rent for stays of 30 consecutive days or fewer. Operators register with the Finance Department, post the rate at check-in, collect the tax, and file monthly returns. Late payments accrue penalties and interest. Short-term rental hosts on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo are subject to the same rate, though some platforms collect and remit on the host's behalf. Long-term stays exceeding 30 days are exempt.
Failing to register, under-collecting, or skipping monthly returns triggers penalties, interest, and audit liability for back taxes plus a Finance Department lien.
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