Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) returns for Hotels and Short-Term Rentals can now be submitted online, by phone, and mail to simplify your monthly reporting. To submit your TOT online, please click the “Submit a STR License Application” found below under the Apply box. This will allow you to apply for your Short-Term Rental for the first time.
For the privilege of occupancy in any “hotel,” each transient shall be subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of eight percent (8%) of the rent charged by the operator.
If you have any TOT questions, you are welcome to contact us at SantaClaraCounty@hdlgov.com or by phone at (408) 550-8678. Phone support is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST).
TOT forms and payments may also be mailed to the address below. Please make checks payable to SCC DTAC.
Please note: Any type of returned payment (non-sufficient funds or credit-card chargeback) will incur a $50 fee.
Start here to file and pay your monthly Hotel TOT
Start here to pay a balance due on an established account. ** Please do not use this option to file a TOT Return **
The County of Santa Clara has contracted with HdL Lodging Tax to collect and process TOT Returns. Registered Operators can file their TOT Returns through the TOT Processing Center using the following methods: