The City of Arroyo Grande collects a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax (“TOT”) - also known as a “hotel tax” - that is paid by people who stay in hotels, motels, and short-term rentals within the city. These funds help support general City services such as public safety, parks and streets.

Prior to reading this, which best describes your familiarity with the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)?

Arroyo Grande has a slightly lower Transient Occupancy Tax rate than surrounding communities. This can give Arroyo Grande a slight advantage in attracting visitors. This also means that the City of Arroyo Grande has slightly less money for City services.

If the City could make some adjustments, which would be your preference when it comes to making the City more attractive to visitors or helping to fund more local services for residents?

If the City was able to increase Transient Occupancy Tax revenues, which of the following, if any, do you think would be a good use of that money? (Choose all that apply)

The City is considering increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax rate from 10%, to 11% or 12%, to help fund general City services.

Would you generally support or oppose an increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax from 10% to 12% in Arroyo Grande?

Any other comments or suggestions about the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) or how to use that money in Arroyo Grande?