Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)

Choose from the links below for information about Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)


About TOT 

Learn what TOT is, who needs to report and remit TOT, and how to begin the TOT process

Register a Property for a TOT Certificate

Learn when and how to register your short-term rental for a  TOT certificate

Find Your TOT Tax Rate

Find the TOT tax rate for your property and determine if your property is subject to any additional assessments

When and How to Pay TOT

Learn when your TOT worksheet and payment are due, what to do if you did not have rentals for a reporting period, and the different methods available for you to report and remit

Close Your TOT Certificate

Learn what you need to do to close out your TOT account 

Find TOT Forms 

Find TOT worksheets, amendment forms, the TOT ordinance booklet, and other TOT-related documents

TBID - Tourism Business Improvement District

Information for business owners in the North Lake Tahoe area on non-lodging TBID


Short-Term Rental (STR) Program Information

Learn about the Short-Term Rental (STR) program, including if you will need an STR permit to rent your property and how to apply for that permit, here:  https://www.placer.ca.gov/6109/Short-Term-Rental-Program

Fire Inspection Fee Payments

Learn how to pay the fire inspection fee needed for your short-term rental permit