South Lake Tahoe, CA · El Dorado County
Application for TOT Refund
Motel or hotel guests use this application to request a refund of transient occupancy tax when one of the listed eligibility conditions applies.
What this form is
This application lets motel or hotel guests in South Lake Tahoe request a refund of transient occupancy tax if they stayed more than 30 consecutive nights or were federal government employees or foreign dignitaries on official business. It asks for lodging and payment details, a refund amount, the applicant’s signed certification, and a motel or hotel owner, manager, or operator’s signature. The form requires original receipts detailing taxes paid.
Who needs it
Motel or hotel guests who meet one of the listed eligibility conditions and paid transient occupancy tax may apply for a refund.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form and original receipts to City of South Lake Tahoe TOT Refunds/Revenue Division, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, Suite 210, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the information under penalty of perjury, and the motel or hotel representative also signs.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for TOT Refund.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the motel or hotel, room, stay, payment, and refund details, then sign and date the applicant certification.
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Get The Hotel Signature
Have the motel or hotel owner, manager, or operator confirm the information on file and sign and date the form.
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Gather Original Receipts
Include original receipts that detail the taxes paid; the form states incomplete applications are not accepted.
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Submit To The City
Send the completed form and original receipts to the TOT Refunds/Revenue Division at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for a TOT refund?
- The form lists guests who stayed more than 30 consecutive nights, and federal government employees or foreign dignitaries on official business with proof of status and a copy of travel orders.
- How do I submit the TOT refund application?
- Submit the completed application with original receipts detailing taxes paid to the City of South Lake Tahoe TOT Refunds/Revenue Division at the address listed on the form.
- Do I need a notary for the TOT refund application?
- No. The applicant signs a certification under penalty of perjury, and a motel or hotel owner, manager, or operator also signs; neither signature requires a notary on this form.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include detailed original receipts showing the taxes paid. The form also requires lodging and payment details and a signature from the motel or hotel owner, manager, or operator.
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