Medium PriorityTaxes Budgetopen
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Adjustment
Summary
The city's hotel tax sits at 8%, lower than many neighboring cities. Officials explored raising it by up to 3% to generate revenue, but local hoteliers warned it could harm competitiveness against nearby Irvine.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Each 1% increase in the hotel tax generates approximately $1 million annually.
✅Who benefits
City taxpayers and general fund programs supported by increased tourism tax revenues.
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