Santa Paula imposes a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on all short-term rental stays of fewer than 30 consecutive days. Hosts must register as TOT collectors and remit taxes quarterly to the City Finance Department.
Under SPMC Chapter 35 (Transient Occupancy Tax), all operators of short-term lodging — including vacation rentals, Airbnbs, and VRBOs — must collect a 10% TOT from guests and remit it to the City of Santa Paula Finance Department. Hosts must register as TOT collectors before beginning operations. Returns are filed quarterly. Some platforms like Airbnb may collect and remit TOT directly, but hosts remain ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance. The TOT applies to the full rental rate including cleaning fees. Security deposits are excluded if refundable.
Failure to collect or remit TOT results in penalties of 10% of the unpaid tax plus 1.5% monthly interest. The city may audit STR operators and assess back taxes for up to 3 years. Willful failure to remit collected taxes may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor.
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