Rancho Cucamonga STR operators must collect a 10 percent Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and pay a $175 permit fee plus annual business license fees. TOT is remitted to the Finance Department.
RCMC Chapter 3.40 imposes a Transient Occupancy Tax of 10 percent on the rent charged for any occupancy of 30 days or fewer. STR operators must register for a TOT Certificate with the Rancho Cucamonga Finance Department and remit collected tax quarterly or monthly depending on volume. The Short-Term Rental Permit itself carries a $175 non-refundable application fee under RCMC 8.34 with annual renewals. A general Business License is also required with fees based on gross receipts. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo may collect TOT on the operator behalf if the city has an active voluntary collection agreement, but the operator remains legally responsible for ensuring full remittance. Late TOT payments incur penalties and interest under RCMC 3.40. Operators must keep records of rental transactions for at least three years subject to city audit. Failure to register or remit TOT can trigger back-tax assessments, penalties, and revocation of the STR permit.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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