Mariposa County, CA · Mariposa County

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Bed & Breakfast / Vacation Rental / Agricultural Homestay Tax Certificate

This application requests a Mariposa County tax certificate for a bed and breakfast, vacation rental, or agricultural homestay and is filed by the property owner or applicant.

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City of Mariposa County · Mariposa County, Mariposa County, California
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Not required: file this form without a notary.
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mariposacounty.gov
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What this form is

Use this application to request a new Transient Occupancy Tax certificate or amend an existing certificate for a bed and breakfast, vacation rental, or agricultural homestay. The document explains which application process applies and lists required materials, including an Assessor Property Characteristics form, site and floor plans, and applicable fees. County review may include inspections and department approvals before a certificate is issued.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized applicants seeking a new or amended tax certificate for a bed and breakfast, vacation rental, or agricultural homestay need this application.

How to submit it

Apply online or in person. Before submitting the Planning application, complete the Assessor Property Characteristics form and submit it to the Assessor in person or by email to [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the related Assessor Property Characteristics form is completed and dated.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the certificate application and review its instructions to identify the required application process.

  2. 2

    Complete the Assessor Form

    Complete the Assessor Property Characteristics form and submit it to the Assessor in person or by email before applying to Planning.

  3. 3

    Prepare Required Materials

    Gather the required site and floor plans, applicable fees, and authorization if you are applying for the property owner.

  4. 4

    Submit to the County

    Apply online or in person and submit the completed application and required materials to Planning.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Bed & Breakfast / Vacation Rental / Agricultural Homestay Tax Certificate?
No. This application is signed without a notary. The related Assessor Property Characteristics form must be completed and dated.
How do I submit the Bed & Breakfast / Vacation Rental / Agricultural Homestay Tax Certificate?
Apply online or in person. First submit the completed Assessor Property Characteristics form to the Assessor in person or by email; then submit the application to Planning.
What materials are required with the application?
The document lists an Assessor Property Characteristics form, a site plan, a floor plan, and applicable fees. Applicants who are not property owners must also provide authorization to apply on the owner's behalf.
When is an inspection required?
The document describes an inspection-required process for new certificates and certain changes, including ownership changes and increases to rooms or occupancy. Some existing hotel or motel certificate changes use the no-inspection process.

Need something notarized?

This Bed & Breakfast / Vacation Rental / Agricultural Homestay Tax Certificate doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Mariposa County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.