Solvang, CA · Santa Barbara County
Transient Occupancy Tax Return
Hotels use this monthly return to report room occupancy, taxable rent, tax collected, tourism district fees, adjustments, and the amount due to Solvang.
What this form is
The City of Solvang return is for hotels to report monthly room occupancy, gross receipts, taxable rent, transient occupancy tax collected, and the tourism business improvement district fee. It also records adjustments and any listed penalties or interest. The form says it is delinquent if not received by 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the month following the reporting month, and requests supporting documents for claimed adjustments.
Who needs it
Hotel operators who collect transient occupancy tax in Solvang use this return to report a month’s activity and calculate the amount due.
How to submit it
The form lists City of Solvang, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, CA 93463, and phone (805) 688-5575; it does not specify a submission method.
About notarization
This return is signed and dated without a notary; it requests applicable TOT exemption forms and supporting documentation but does not identify any notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Return
Download the Transient Occupancy Tax Return for the reporting month.
- 2
Complete The Monthly Figures
Enter the hotel name, reporting month and year, room counts, gross receipts, adjustments, tax collected, fees, and amount due.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach supporting documentation for adjustments and applicable TOT Exempt, TOT 30-Day, or TOT Government forms.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the return. The form lists City of Solvang, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, CA 93463.
Frequently asked questions
- Who files the Transient Occupancy Tax Return?
- Hotels use the return to report monthly room occupancy, gross receipts, taxable rent, tax collected, and the tourism business improvement district fee.
- What attachments may be required?
- The form calls for supporting documentation for adjustments and lists TOT Exempt, TOT 30-Day, and TOT Government forms for applicable claims.
- Do I need a notary for the Transient Occupancy Tax Return?
- No. The return is signed and dated without a notary. It requests applicable TOT exemption forms and supporting documentation but does not identify any notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Transient Occupancy Tax Return?
- The form lists City of Solvang, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, CA 93463, and phone (805) 688-5575, but does not specify how to submit it.