Ontario charges a Transient Occupancy Tax on short-term stays under 30 days. Operators must register for a TOT certificate, collect the tax, file returns, and pay an annual STR permit fee.
The City of Ontario imposes a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on any rent paid for occupancy of a hotel, motel, inn, or short-term rental for a period of less than 30 consecutive days. STR operators listing homes or rooms on platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, or Booking.com must first register with the Finance Department, receive a TOT certificate, collect TOT from guests as a percentage of the rental charge, and remit the collected tax to the city on a monthly or quarterly schedule depending on volume. An annual STR permit fee and a business license tax under Ontario Municipal Code are also required. Some booking platforms have agreements to collect and remit TOT on hosts' behalf, but the host remains legally responsible for registration, recordkeeping, and any amounts the platform does not collect. Failure to register, collect, or remit TOT exposes the operator to back taxes, penalties, interest, and potential listing takedowns. Contact Ontario Finance at (909) 395-2000 for the current TOT rate and filing schedule.
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