Vista collects a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax on stays of 30 days or less. TOT is remitted quarterly. Revenue grew from $140K to $369K annually after the STR ordinance took effect in 2024.
Vista's Transient Occupancy Tax is 10% of the rent charged for stays of 30 consecutive calendar days or less. TOT has been in effect since November 16, 1990. Operators remit TOT quarterly. Major platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) auto-collect in most cases. The city's STR ordinance (effective July 2024) significantly improved compliance: registered rentals grew from 36 to 103 within months, and TOT revenue increased from $139,729 in FY2023-24 to $368,566 annually including late fees and interest. TOT registration is a prerequisite for the STR permit. Deckard Technologies helps identify unregistered operators. Contact the TOT office at 760-639-6174 for registration and filing.
Failure to collect/remit TOT: penalties and interest. No TOT certificate means no STR permit eligibility.
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