Hotel and motel operators in Pinole are required to collect a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and remit to the City of Pinole on a quarterly basis at minimum. Per City Ordinance (Section 3.24.020), each hotel guest shall pay a tax in the amount of ten percent (10%) the rent charged by the operator for occupancy during any 30-day period or less.
The Transient Occupancy Tax is due on or before the last day of the month following the close of each calendar quarter, or at the close of any shorter reporting period which may be established by the tax administrator and must be accompanied by the City of Pinole Transient Occupancy Tax Return form.
The completed form and payment should be sent to:
City of Pinole Finance Department
2131 Pear Street
Pinole, CA 94564
Transient Occupancy Tax Return Form
Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate Application