Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) returns for Hotels & Lodging Establishments can now be submitted online, by phone, and mail to simplify your monthly reporting. To submit your TOT online, please click the “File and Pay TOT” option below to begin your monthly filing process.

For the privilege of occupancy in any “hotel”, each transient shall be subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the rent charged by the operator.

If you need further assistance or help with filing your TOT return, you are welcome to contact us at Yreka@hdlgov.com or by phone at (530) 341-3652. All questions and applications are now processed online or over the phone.

Please contact the City of Yreka directly to:

1. Register a new lodging establishment; or
2. Submit a TOT Reimbursement Request
TOT Remittance
TOT Payment
Other
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Transient Occupancy Tax Return Form .pdf   file_download

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Long-Term Occupancy Exemption Form .pdf   file_download

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Account Update Form .pdf   file_download

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Government/Business Reimbursement Request Form .pdf   file_download

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City of Yreka - Letter from City Attorney Regarding Government .pdf   file_download
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Frequently Asked Questions

Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is a tax imposed on guests who rent your property or a portion of your property for the purpose of lodging on a short-term basis (30 consecutive days or less). TOT is collected in addition to the rent paid.

For the privilege of occupancy, the City of Yreka’s TOT rate is 10% of the total rent charged to a guest. The taxable rent includes: room rate, cleaning fees, and other charges directly associated to the room.

TOT is collected by the operator at the same time rent is collected from the guest. The operator is the Owner, property manager, host or lessee providing lodging on a short-term basis.

Any guest who rents for 30 consecutive days or more is exempt from paying TOT. Any exemptions should be kept on record. This information should be included with your exemption claims on your regular tax returns. A Long-Term Exemption Form can be found online at https://yreka.hdlgov.com

Operators collect the tax and file it on or before the last day of the month following the close of each calendar quarter. TOT Returns are filed whether rent was collected during the period.

The City of Yreka 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: