Fullerton requires STR hosts to collect and remit a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for all stays under 30 days. Hosts must obtain a TOT certificate as part of the STR permit application process.
Under Fullerton's STR regulations, all hosts must collect a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax from guests for stays shorter than 30 consecutive days. Hosts must obtain a TOT certificate through the city's Finance Department as part of the STR permit application. TOT must be remitted to the city through its online payment portal on a regular schedule. Failure to collect or remit TOT is a separate violation from operating without a permit. Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO may collect and remit TOT on behalf of hosts in some jurisdictions, but hosts are ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance. The TOT funds support city general fund services.
Failure to collect or remit the 10% TOT is subject to fines, interest, and penalties. Persistent non-compliance may result in STR permit revocation and additional enforcement action.
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