Hayward requires short-term rental operators to collect Transient Occupancy Tax from guests and pay annual business license fees, with platforms like Airbnb sometimes collecting TOT automatically.
Hayward imposes a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on stays of 30 days or less in hotels, motels, and short-term rentals. Operators are responsible for collecting TOT from guests at the time of payment and remitting it to the Hayward Finance Department on a monthly or quarterly schedule. In addition to TOT, operators must pay an annual business license tax based on gross receipts or flat fee structure. Platforms like Airbnb may collect and remit TOT on behalf of Hayward hosts under agreement, but operators remain ultimately responsible for compliance. Late payment results in penalties and interest, and failure to register can lead to back tax assessments.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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