Transient Occupancy Tax  (TOT) Information

For questions related to TOT, please contact: TOTDesk@palmspringsca.gov or phone #760-323-8226.

You can also visit the City of Palm Springs Department of Finance TOT website for all TOT related information

A TOT form must be filed monthly for all Vacation Rental and Homeshare Properties.  Please file with the Palm Springs Finance Department located in City Hall.

For questions related to TOT, please contact: TOTDesk@palmspringsca.gov or phone #760-323-8226.

If you had no guests in any filing period, a TOT form is still  due monthly with a “0” balance.

Be advised, if you fail to file a TOT form as required, the penalty is 10% of the TOT amount due or $50.00 whichever is greater, and interest will apply. 

Prior to operating a Vacation Rental or Home-share Property, please familiarize yourself with the Palm Springs Municipal Code (PSMC) 3.24 governing TOT.

Please note:  Your TOT # is different than your City ID # - It is your TOT # that is required for reporting and payment of Transient Occupancy Taxes.

 TOT Resources:

• Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Municipal Code
• Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Permit Application
• TOT/TBID Combined Tax Return
• TOT/TBID Calendar for 2023 with Due Dates and Delinquent Dates

SELECT HERE - TO SUBMIT AND PAY YOUR TOT ONLINE

Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)

Starting July 1, 2021, Vacation Rental and Homeshare lodgings will begin paying the 1% TBID assessment on short term stays of less than 28 days.

The Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has further information on their website:
https://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/2020-tbid/

Although the 1% TBID will be paid at the same time as your monthly TOT payments, TBID money is a separate item that will be directed to the CVB.

FAQs

Who is assessed?

All vacation rental lodging located within the boundaries of the Greater Palm Springs CVB are required to remit a
1% GPSTBID assessment on gross rental revenue of short-term stays starting July 1, 2021. Owners and property
managers can begin including this fee in future bookings accordingly.

How do I pay?
Owners and agents will remit the assessment along with TOT. The TBID assessment is paid monthly and applies to gross rental revenue, similar to how TOT is calculated and remitted.

How do I learn more?
Additional details on how to add your listing and get involved will be forthcoming. Please look for future
communications from the Greater Palm Springs CVB regarding the TBID assessment and benefits. Until then, visit
gpsTBID.com and sign up for the TBID communication email list.

Who is my CVB contact?
If you have any questions, please contact Davis Meyer, Director of Partnership at the Greater Palm Springs CVB
at dmeyer@gpscvb.com or (760) 969-1360.