Transient Occupancy Tax Assessment returns for Hotels and Short Term rentals can now be submitted via mail, e-mail, online, and by phone to simplify your quarterly reporting. To submit your TOT online, please click the “File and Pay TOT” found below under the TOT Remittance box. This will allow you to begin the quarterly filing process.”
For your convenience, there is a fillable TOT form in the “download forms” section below. TOT forms and payments may also be mailed to the address below.
If you need further assistance, you are welcome to contact us at atascaderotot@hdlgov.com or by phone at (805) 242-4395. Phone support is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (PST).
Start here to file and pay your Vacation Rental TOT or your Hotel TOT
Start here to pay a balance due on an established account with the City. ** Please do not use this option to file a TOT Return **
Start here only if you are responding to a notice of non-compliance
Any guest who rents for 31 consecutive days or more is exempt from paying TOT. A record of all your exemptions or exclusions should be kept, along with forms and any back-up documentation.
Officers of the federal government or a foreign government on official business may also be exempt. Proof of exemption must be provided to the hotel by the claimant, and the City’s exemption form must be completed.
This information should be included with your exemption claims on your regular tax returns.
The City of Atascadero has contracted with HdL to collect and process TOT Returns. Registered Operators can file their TOT Returns through the TOT Processing Center using the following methods: