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SANTA BARBARA, CA – July 27, 2026
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce an update to its Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) monthly remittance and payment deadline, reflecting our commitment to supporting local hotels and short‑term rental operators. Based on community feedback and a recent review of the TOT process, the monthly due date has been officially changed from the 10th to the 15th of each month.
On June 16, 2026, the City Council adopted an ordinance to extend the monthly TOT remittance deadline from 10 days to 15 days after the close of each calendar month. This change amends Section 4.08.070 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code…