Who uses the Transient Occupancy Tax Return for five or more units?

Businesses with five or more units use the return to report transient occupancy income, the reporting period, and the tax and assessment amounts due to the City of Ferndale.

Do I need a notary for this return?

No. The return has a taxpayer signature and date line but no notary block; the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

When is the transient occupancy tax due?

The form says the tax is due monthly. It states that payment not made by the tenth of each month becomes delinquent and interest will be charged.

Ferndale, CA · Humboldt County

No notary required

Transient Occupancy Tax Return (5 or More Units)

Businesses with five or more units use this return to report transient occupancy income and calculate the monthly tax due to the City of Ferndale.

What this form is

This return records a business’s contact details, the monthly reporting period, total transient occupancy income, and the amounts due for the tax and Humboldt Lodging Alliance assessment. The form says the tax is due monthly and becomes delinquent after the tenth of each month, with interest charged. It includes a certification for the taxpayer to sign and date.

Who needs it

A business with five or more units that reports transient occupancy income to the City of Ferndale needs this return.

How to submit it

Mail the return and a check payable to the City of Ferndale at 834 Main Street, PO Box 1095, Ferndale, CA 95536; the form also lists [email protected].

About notarization

This return is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Return
Download the Transient Occupancy Tax Return for five or more units.
2
Complete The Return
Enter the business and reporting-period details, income, amounts due, and taxpayer certification.
3
Gather Supporting Schedules
Include any accompanying schedules or statements used with the return.
4
Mail The Return
Mail the return and check payable to the City of Ferndale at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Transient Occupancy Tax Return for five or more units?: Businesses with five or more units use the return to report transient occupancy income, the reporting period, and the tax and assessment amounts due to the City of Ferndale.
Do I need a notary for this return?: No. The return has a taxpayer signature and date line but no notary block; the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the return?: Mail the return and a check payable to the City of Ferndale at 834 Main Street, PO Box 1095, Ferndale, CA 95536. The form also lists [email protected].
When is the transient occupancy tax due?: The form says the tax is due monthly. It states that payment not made by the tenth of each month becomes delinquent and interest will be charged.

Need something notarized?

This Transient Occupancy Tax Return (5 or More Units) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ferndale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.