Oceanside collects a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax on all STR bookings plus the Oceanside Tourism Marketing District Assessment. TOT generated over $11 million in FY2022-23, representing nearly 8% of general fund revenue.
All short-term rental hosts in Oceanside must collect and remit a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax under Chapter 34 of the Oceanside City Code. This applies to all bookings regardless of platform. Additionally, the Oceanside Tourism Marketing District Assessment must be collected and remitted. TOT generated more than $11 million in the 2022-23 budget, approximately 7.86% of the $140 million general fund. About $8 million of that came from short-term rentals specifically. Major platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit TOT automatically for Oceanside listings. Direct bookings require the host to file and remit monthly to the City. A business license is also required for STR operations.
Failure to collect or remit TOT: penalties and interest from City Finance Department. No TOT compliance may prevent STR permit issuance or renewal.
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Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base borders Oceanside to the north, generating significant military aircraft and ordnance noise. Oceanside is 6.6 miles from the...
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Oceanside prohibits animal noise that causes disturbance under Chapter 38 (Noise Control) and Chapter 4 (Animals and Fowl). Excessive barking that violates s...
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