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    Transient Occupancy Tax

    For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel of the City of Burlingame, each transient is subject to and shall pay a transient occupancy tax of 12% of the rent charged by the hotel operator. Please refer to the TOT Ordinance or Chapter 4.09 of the Burlingame Municipal Code for detailed information.

    TOT Portal Information

    The City of Burlingame has partnered with HdL Companies for Transient Occupancy Tax return processing,  including return filing, payment, compliance, and general support. Instead of filing with the city, you will now file directly with the HdL Companies Lodging Tax Processing Center.  

    For customer support and portal navigation help, please contact HdL Companies at:
    By phone: (650) 844-6689
    By email: BurlingameTOT@HdLgov.com
    Customer support hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    To file your TOT returns, please use the following link to our Online TOT Portal.

    For a recording on how to use the portal, click here. 



    TMD (Tourism Marketing District) Portal Information 

    To file your TMD returns, please use the following link to our Online TMD Portal. 

    For customer support and portal navigation help, please contact HdL Companies at:
    By phone: (650) 844-6689
    By email: BurlingameTMD@HdLgov.com
    Customer support hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.