Downey charges a Transient Occupancy Tax on stays under 30 days. Voters approved Measure D in November 2022 to increase the TOT rate to 13%. Hosts must collect and remit TOT quarterly to the Finance Department.
The City of Downey levies a Transient Occupancy Tax on all lodging stays of less than 30 consecutive days. The base TOT rate was 9%, but voters approved Measure D in November 2022 to increase the rate to 13%. Hosts are responsible for collecting this tax from guests and remitting it quarterly to the Downey Finance Department. The TOT applies to all transient lodging including hotels, motels, and short-term rental properties. Platforms like Airbnb may collect and remit TOT on behalf of hosts in some cases, but hosts remain ultimately responsible for compliance.
Failure to collect or remit TOT results in penalties and interest on unpaid amounts. The Finance Department may audit operators for compliance.
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