Stockton charges an 8% transient occupancy tax (TOT) on stays under 30 days at hotels, motels, and short-term rentals, plus a tourism business improvement district assessment, all collected by the operator and remitted monthly to the city.
Stockton hotels, motels, RV parks, and short-term rentals must collect an 8% TOT on the room rate for stays of 30 consecutive days or less. Operators register with the city, file monthly returns, and remit the tax to Stockton's Revenue Services division. Stays of 31 days or more by the same guest become exempt from TOT going forward. Government employees on official business may qualify for an exemption with proper documentation. Short-term rental hosts using platforms like Airbnb may have TOT collected at booking by the platform under voluntary collection agreements, but the host remains responsible for compliance.
Failing to collect, underreporting, or late payment triggers penalties, interest, and audit recovery; willful evasion can lead to permit revocation and misdemeanor charges.
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