Simi Valley Registration Rules Rules (2026): What You Need to Know
Some RestrictionsKey Facts
- TOT Applies To
- Hotels/motels (STRs banned)
- Proposed STR Revenue
- $125,000/year estimated
- Registration
- Revenue Management division
- Contact
- (805) 583-6800
The Short Version
Simi Valley imposes a Transient Occupancy Tax on hotel and lodging stays. Since short-term residential rentals are currently prohibited, the TOT applies primarily to licensed hotels and motels. A proposed STR ordinance would require operators to collect and remit TOT, estimated to generate $125,000 in annual revenue.
Full Breakdown
Simi Valley's Transient Occupancy Tax currently applies to licensed hotels and motels since short-term residential rentals are prohibited. The proposed STR ordinance would require operators to register and comply with TOT collection, with an estimated $125,000 in annual revenue for the city. Revenue Management handles TOT registration at (805) 583-6800.
What Happens If You Violate This?
Failure to collect or remit TOT results in penalties and interest on late payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a hotel tax in Simi Valley?
Will STR operators need to collect TOT?
Sources & Official References
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