10% Transient Occupancy Tax applies to all rentals 30 days or less. TOT must be collected by the operator at time of rent and remitted monthly to the city. TOMC Sec. 3-14.03.
Short-term rental hosts in Thousand Oaks must collect and remit Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on all stays of 30 days or less. The TOT rate is set by the city and applies to the rental amount. Hosting platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo may collect and remit TOT automatically through agreements with the city. Independent hosts must register with the Finance Department and file monthly or quarterly returns. Failure to collect TOT does not excuse the obligation — the host is liable for the tax regardless.
Failure to collect and remit TOT subjects hosts to back taxes, 10% late penalty, and interest. The city can audit STR operators and assess unpaid TOT for up to 3 years. Willful failure to remit collected TOT may constitute misappropriation of public funds. Repeated non-compliance may result in business license revocation.
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