Moorpark imposes a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on stays of 30 days or less at hotels and lodging establishments under MMC Chapter 3.16. Since residential short-term rentals are prohibited, the TOT applies only to licensed hotels and motels. The tax rate is set by ordinance and collected by operators.
MMC Chapter 3.16 establishes the Transient Occupancy Tax, which applies to occupancy of hotel rooms, motels, and similar lodging for 30 consecutive days or less. Because Moorpark bans residential short-term rentals, the TOT does not apply to homes or apartments. Only licensed hotel and motel operators are required to collect and remit the tax to the city. Operators must register with the city and file regular returns. The tax is imposed on the guest and collected by the operator at the time rent is paid.
Failure to collect or remit the TOT by a lodging operator is a violation of Chapter 3.16. Penalties include interest on delinquent payments and potential license revocation. Since residential STRs are banned, any property owner attempting to operate one faces separate code enforcement action.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Moorpark, CA
Carports in Moorpark are regulated under MMC 17.24.025 (Open space, agricultural, and residential zones — additional requirements). In R-1 and R-2 zones, sid...
Moorpark, CA
Above-ground pools in Moorpark are regulated by MMC Chapter 15.08 (Building Code, including section 15.08.060 swimming pool barrier) and the California Swimm...
Moorpark, CA
California's SB 54 (Values Act/TRUST Act) limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities statewide. The Ventura County ...
Moorpark, CA
Moorpark follows California's statewide minimum wage of $16.50 per hour, indexed annually for inflation. The city has not adopted a higher local minimum wage...
Moorpark, CA
Moorpark does not impose a separate commercial parking tax. Paid-parking facilities pay standard sales and business taxes but no targeted parking-tax surchar...
Moorpark, CA
Moorpark business licenses are classified by activity and gross receipts under MMC Title 5. Most home-based and small businesses pay a flat annual fee with r...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Ventura County.
See how other cities in Ventura County handle taxes & fees.
See how Moorpark's taxes & fees rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.