Camarillo imposes a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) under CMC Title 3 on stays of 30 days or less. The TOT applies to hotels, motels, and any other short-term lodging. Property owners who operate any form of short-term rental would be required to collect and remit TOT to the city.
Camarillo's Transient Occupancy Tax under Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) applies to all transient lodging for stays of 30 consecutive days or less. The tax is imposed on the rent charged by the operator and must be collected from guests at the time of payment. Operators are required to register with the city and remit collected taxes monthly. While Camarillo does not have a specific STR permit program, any authorized temporary lodging would be subject to TOT. The tax revenue supports general city services. California state law (Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7280) authorizes cities to impose TOT on transient occupancy. Failure to register, collect, or remit TOT constitutes a violation of the municipal code.
Failure to collect or remit TOT is a violation of CMC Title 3. Operators may be liable for unpaid taxes plus penalties and interest. The city may also pursue collection through administrative and legal remedies. Contact the Finance Department for registration and payment questions.
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