Sonora imposes a 12 percent Transient Occupancy Tax on all short-term rental stays under 30 days. The rate was increased from 10 percent by Ordinance 871. Operators must collect and remit TOT under Chapter 3.20 and maintain a city business license.
Sonora Municipal Code Chapter 3.20 governs the Transient Occupancy Tax. Section 3.20.030 sets the tax rate at 12 percent, as increased from 10 percent by Ordinance 871. Section 3.20.060 establishes operator duties for collection and remittance. Operators must also obtain a City of Sonora business license from City Administration at 209-532-4541. Delinquency penalties apply under Section 3.20.080 for late filing or failure to remit. The TOT applies to all transient occupancies of 30 days or less including hotels, motels, and STRs.
Delinquency penalties under Section 3.20.080. Failure to collect and remit TOT can result in enforcement action and penalty assessments.
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