Foster City, CA · San Mateo County
Claim for Exemption from Transient Occupancy Tax
Occupants claiming an exemption from Foster City’s transient occupancy tax complete this form, with the operator verifying the claim and retaining a copy.
What this form is
This form lets an occupant claim an exemption from Foster City’s transient occupancy tax based on one of the grounds listed on the form. It asks for occupant, employer or agency, room charge, and occupancy details, plus signatures and verification by an operator employee. Foreign-government claimants must attach an agency letter or valid ID card.
Who needs it
Occupants claiming a listed exemption from Foster City’s transient occupancy tax complete the form, and the operator verifies and handles copies.
How to submit it
The operator prepares two copies of the completed form upon request and presentation of credentials, attaches one to the monthly Transient Occupancy Tax Return, and retains the other.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; foreign-government claimants must attach an agency letter or valid ID card.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the fillable transient occupancy tax exemption claim form.
- 2
Complete Every Line
Enter the requested occupant, operator, employer or agency, room charge, and occupancy information; the form says all lines must be completed.
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Gather Required Attachment
For a foreign-government claim, attach an agency letter or valid ID card.
- 4
Sign And Date
The occupant or occupants sign and date the claim; an operator employee verifies it and signs and dates the verification.
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Attach To The Tax Return
The operator prepares two copies, attaches one to the monthly Transient Occupancy Tax Return, and retains the other.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can use this transient occupancy tax exemption form?
- Occupants may use it to claim an exemption on one of the grounds listed, including qualifying foreign-government service or occupancy beyond 30 days in the same room.
- What information does the form request?
- It asks for occupant and operator details, employer or agency information, room charges, occupancy dates, the number of days stayed, and signatures. Foreign-government claims require an agency letter or valid ID card.
- Do I need a notary for the transient occupancy tax exemption claim?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. Foreign-government claimants must attach an agency letter or valid ID card.
- How do I submit the transient occupancy tax exemption claim?
- The operator prepares two copies upon request and presentation of credentials, attaches one to the monthly Transient Occupancy Tax Return, and retains the other.
Need something notarized?
This Claim for Exemption from Transient Occupancy Tax doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Foster City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.