3.20.010“"Transient" means any person who exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy for a period of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less.” source
3.20.020“Each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the rent charged by the operator.” source
Citation: Chapter 3.20 Transient Occupancy Tax, sections 3.20.010 and 3.20.020. No short-term rental chapter exists in Titles 5 or 17.
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