What is a Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)?
A TBID is an assessment district designed to provide specific benefits to payors by funding tourism marketing and sales promotion efforts for assessed businesses.
Who pays the assessment?
All lodging businesses with 50 rooms or more and vacation rentals located within the boundaries of the cities of Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta and Indio, as well as portions of the unincorporated area of Riverside County in the Coachella Valley. Boundary maps are available at gpsTBID.com.
How much is the assessment?
For vacation rentals, 1% of gross rental revenue for short-term stays of 27 days or less.
What is included in gross rental revenue?
All non-optional guest fees. This includes rent, resort, cleaning and all other fees required of guests. It does not include optional items, deposits, taxes, or utility reimbursements.
Can I pass this assessment cost onto the customer?
Yes, TBIDs are typically charged to the customer. Generally, visitors are accustomed to being charged these types of fees. Most hosting platforms will let you add them as a separate non-taxable fee. For operators using Airbnb in jurisdictions where Airbnb pays Transient Occupancy Tax for you, you may need to turn on “Professional Hosting Tools” to add the GPSTBID and collect both the assessment and taxes from your renters. Please note, Airbnb and VRBO do NOT remit GPSTBID for you.
When are assessment return forms and payments due?
Forms and payment must be received by Visit GPS by the last day of the month following the reporting period. For homes in unincorporated Riverside County, the reporting period is quarterly.
How much are late penalties?
10% of the assessment amount. The assessment and penalty are charged an interest fee of 1% per month past due. Late payment can also result in being required to pay the cost of collecting the delinquency, including legal fees.
How do I pay the assessment for a short-term vacation rental?
For properties located in unincorporated areas of Riverside County within the GPSTBID boundaries, payment is made directly to Visit Greater Palm Springs each quarter.*
PAYING BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER
Mail the GPSTBID Return Form along with your payment made out to Visit Greater Palm Springs, Attn: GPSTBID, 70100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.
PAYING BY CREDIT CARD
A 3% processing fee will be added to all credit card transactions. Email your GPSTBID Return Form to josh@visitgreaterps.com. An invoice with the amount of GPSTBID and processing fees due will be created for your account within 5 business days and emailed back to you. You can then log in at MyGreaterPS.com to pay your invoice with a credit card.
Payment must be received prior to the delinquent date.
Does this assessment provide marketing opportunities my property can participate in?
Yes! Please contact Josh Heinz at josh@visitgreaterps.com for your login information. You can visit MyGreaterPS.com to learn about opportunities, login to your account, and much more.
Who can I contact with questions?
For questions concerning TBID forms, filing and payments, or adding your listing and marketing opportunities, contact Josh Heinz, Partnership Coordinator at (760) 969-1333 or josh@visitgreaterps.com.
* If your property is not unincorporated County but in a City located within the GPSTBID boundaries, your payment is made directly to that City on the same form you pay Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). Please visit gpsTBID.com for more information.
