Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance

This page links to the City of Monterey's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Ordinance. Once in the City Code, click on the grey bar at the left to read specific sections of the ordinance. The sections begin at 35-10 Definitions and end at 35-22 Violations.

In addition, the online Transient Occupancy Tax Return form can be utilized by all hotel/motel operators within the City and will take the place of the TOT tax return card that has been in use for many years. Although the form can be filled out online, it is still necessary to mail in or bring in the form, along with remittance for taxes due, to the Revenue Office by the applicable deadline. Click on the link above to access the online TOT form.

Monterey City Code
Chapter 35, Article 3
Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax

Transient Occupancy Tax Return Form

Print a PDF version of the City of Monterey Transient Occupancy Tax Return. All hotel/motel operators in the City are required to file a return and pay the tax due on a bi-monthly basis pursuant to the City of Monterey Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance No. 1405 C.S.

You can print and complete your transient occupancy tax return. Please be sure to include a hand signature and date at the bottom of the printed form before submitting it to the Revenue Office.