Eligibility
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) returns can be filed online, unless your account is delinquent.

Important Filing Rules

• Only one return per reporting period can be submitted online.

Contact our office at (831) 755-5057 or business.tax@countyofmonterey.gov for assistance with the following:

• Delinquent tax returns
• Amendments
• Additional filings
• Account changes that cannot be made online
• Ownership changes
• Business closure

MCTID Assessment Fee (If Applicable)

Monterey County Tourism Improvement District (MCTID) is an assessment fee paid by hotels, motels, and bed & breakfasts. The rate depends on your facility type:

Facility Type	Description	Rate
Limited-Service	Basic lodging without a full-service restaurant	$1.70
Full-Service	Lodging with food and beverage services	$5.10
Luxury Full-Service	Premium amenities such as restaurants, meeting spaces, or spas	$7.90
Not Applicable	Properties that do not fall into the categories above	$0.00

Your MCTID rate is also listed on your TOT return in Section B.

The Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the online payment websites. Taxpayers are responsible for any delinquent fees and penalties resulting from website unavailability. It is recommended that payments be made in advance of the due date.

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Process
To begin, enter your information below. You’ll then verify your account, enter your return details, and review and submit your filing.