Fontana charges Transient Occupancy Tax on short-term stays under 30 days. Operators must register, collect TOT from guests, file returns, and pay business license fees.
Fontana imposes a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on the rent charged for any occupancy of a hotel, motel, inn, or other transient lodging for periods of less than 30 consecutive days. Short-term rental operators listing homes or rooms on platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, or Booking.com must register with the Fontana Finance Department, collect TOT from guests as a percentage of the rental rate, and remit the collected tax to the city on a monthly or quarterly basis. Operators are also responsible for paying an annual business license tax. Some booking platforms have agreements to collect and remit TOT on behalf of hosts, but registration is still required. Failure to register, collect, or remit TOT can result in back taxes, penalties, interest, and enforcement actions. Contact Fontana Finance Department at (909) 350-7600 for current TOT rate, forms, and filing schedule.
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