San Mateo County charges 10% TOT on STR stays in unincorporated areas. All STR permit applicants must provide proof of TOT certificate registration before a permit is issued. Annual permit fee is $300.
San Mateo County's Transient Occupancy Tax rate for unincorporated areas is 10% of rent charged per night. All STR operators must obtain a TOT certificate from the County Tax Collector before receiving their STR permit — proof of TOT registration is required with the permit application. TOT must be collected from each guest and remitted to the county. The annual STR permit fee is $300 separately. Contact the County Tax Collector at (650) 363-4580 for TOT registration.
Non-remittance: back taxes + 10 to 25% penalty + interest. Willful evasion: misdemeanor. City audit authority.
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