Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)

The Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) in the County of Monterey is a tax of 10.5% of the rent charged to transient guests in hotels/motels, commercial and limited vacation rentals, and homestays rented by owners located in the unincorporated areas of Monterey County. The TOT is commonly known as a “bed tax” or “hotel tax”. The full Monterey County Code 5.40 can be accessed here: https://library.municode.com/ca/monterey_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5REFI_CH5.40TROCTA

The TOT revenues benefit programs to stimulate tourism, promote the economy, create jobs, and/or a better quality of life in Monterey County. Entities and activities currently funded are economic and agricultural development, cultural heritage tourism, cultural arts programs, the film commission, See Monterey and other similar institutions/organizations which promote and generate tourism and/or economic development within Monterey County.