Windsor, CA · Sonoma County
Transient Occupancy Tax Permanent Resident/Guest Exemption Certificate
Residents or guests staying more than 31 days complete this certificate to request an exemption from Windsor’s transient occupancy tax.
What this form is
This certificate lets a resident or guest staying more than 31 days request an exemption from Windsor’s transient occupancy tax. It asks for operator, occupancy, payment, and guest details, along with a signed declaration. The operator or staff must verify the exemption and attach a lease agreement or proof of payment for at least 30 days of continuous occupancy; the operator must retain the completed form and supporting documents for five years.
Who needs it
A resident or guest staying more than 31 days who is requesting an exemption from Windsor’s transient occupancy tax should complete this certificate.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This certificate is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download the Certificate
Download the Transient Occupancy Tax Permanent Resident/Guest Exemption Certificate.
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Complete the Certificate
Provide the operator, occupancy, payment, and resident or guest information, then sign and date the declaration.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach a lease agreement or proof of payment for at least 30 days of continuous occupancy.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the exemption certificate?
- The resident or guest staying more than 31 days completes the certificate to request an exemption from Windsor’s transient occupancy tax.
- What supporting documents are required?
- The form says the exemption is not valid unless the operator or staff attaches a lease agreement or proof of payment for at least 30 days of continuous occupancy.
- Do I need a notary for this exemption certificate?
- No. The certificate is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the certificate?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Transient Occupancy Tax Permanent Resident/Guest Exemption Certificate doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Windsor form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.