Oakley STR hosts must obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) registration certificate under Chapter 3.2 of the Municipal Code. The TOT rate must be collected on all short-term rental stays and remitted to the city. Failure to comply with TOT obligations is an independent basis for permit revocation. A City business license is also required (Chapter 3.5).
Oakley levies a Transient Occupancy Tax on all lodging stays under 30 days. Major platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) have agreements with many California cities to collect and remit TOT automatically. Hosts booking directly must register with the city and file TOT returns (monthly or quarterly). California has no statewide lodging tax - TOT is entirely local revenue funding tourism, infrastructure, and general fund.
Non-remittance: back taxes + 10 to 25% penalty + interest. Willful evasion: misdemeanor. City audit authority.
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