Short-term rentals in Orange are subject to Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), a $250 STR permit fee, and a $280 business license fee (including $80 non-refundable application fee) under OMC Chapter 5.94 and city tax provisions.
Under OMC Chapter 5.94 and the city's transient occupancy tax provisions, STR operators must pay a $250 annual short-term rental permit fee and a $280 annual business license fee (which includes a non-refundable $80 application fee). Additionally, all short-term rentals must collect and remit Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on the rental amount charged to guests. The TOT rate is set by the city and applies to rental periods of 30 days or less. Many STR platforms collect and remit TOT automatically, but operators are responsible for ensuring compliance. Permit renewal is required annually. The maximum number of STR permits is capped at 125, and the cap has been reached. New applicants are placed on a waitlist.
Failure to collect and remit TOT may result in back taxes, penalties, interest, and STR permit revocation. Operating without a permit or license subjects the operator to fines.
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