Mountain View charges a 10 percent Transient Occupancy Tax on all short-term rental stays under 30 days, plus business license fees that apply to all STR operators.
Mountain View levies a 10 percent Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on the rent charged for all stays of 30 consecutive days or fewer in any hotel, motel, inn, or short-term rental. The operator collects TOT from the guest and remits it to the city Finance Department on a regular schedule, typically monthly or quarterly. Business license fees also apply annually. Some booking platforms collect and remit TOT on the host's behalf, but hosts should verify and keep detailed records. Failure to register, collect, or remit TOT exposes operators to back taxes, interest, and penalties. TOT revenue funds general city services.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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Mountain View prohibits disturbing noise between 10pm and 7am weekdays and 10pm to 8am weekends, with enforcement by police and code enforcement officers.
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Amplified music from speakers, DJs, and live bands requires compliance with decibel limits and quiet hours; Shoreline Amphitheatre operates under a separate ...
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Industrial and commercial properties in Mountain View must comply with stationary noise source limits measured at property lines, with conditions enforced th...
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Mountain View Chapter 21 sets specific decibel thresholds varying by zoning district and time of day, measured at property lines with standardized equipment.
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Mountain View requires EV charging infrastructure in new construction under CALGreen Tier 2. Residential EV installations follow expedited permitting per AB ...
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RVs, trailers, and boats in Mountain View cannot park on public streets over 72 hours and face Large Vehicle Ordinance limits. Residential storage must be on...
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