Every Lodi STR operator must register with the Finance Department as a TOT 'operator' before accepting guests, collect 6% Transient Occupancy Tax plus a 4.5% Lodi Tourism Business Improvement District (LTBID) assessment, and file quarterly returns through the HdL portal.
Under the City of Lodi Transient Occupancy Tax framework, every person providing lodging for under 31 consecutive days is an 'operator' and must register with the Finance Department (310 W Elm St) prior to commencing business. Registration is handled through HdL at lodi.hdlgov.com. The TOT rate is 6% of rent (room rate, cleaning fees, and other room-associated charges) and has been in effect since 07/01/2003. Lodging businesses also pay a 4.5% LTBID assessment. The tax must be separately stated on the guest receipt. Returns and payments are filed quarterly. Stays of 31 consecutive days or more are exempt. Failure to register before operating, or failure to file/remit, triggers a 10% delinquency penalty plus interest under the city's standard TOT collection procedures.
Failure to register as a TOT operator before accepting paying guests is a code violation. Delinquent TOT returns incur a 10% penalty on the first day past due plus interest of 0.5% per month on the unpaid balance until paid; fraud or intentional evasion adds an additional 25% penalty under typical California uniform TOT ordinances. The Finance Director may also revoke the TOT certificate.
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