Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance update
Summary
Short-term rental and lodging operators who ignored notices will get liens recorded against their properties. One parcel was pulled off the list while the city works with that operator directly.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Recovers unpaid hotel taxes owed to the city; about $247,000 in back TOT collected so far.
Compliant lodging operators and city programs funded by TOT.
Hotel and short-term rental guests pay more, and small independent hoteliers say they may lose price-sensitive business to neighboring towns.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Aug 4, 2026
Short-term rental and lodging operators who ignored notices will get liens recorded against their properties. One parcel was pulled off the list while the city works with that operator directly.
City Council - Jul 7, 2026
The council is asking voters to raise the hotel/short-term rental tax from 10% to 12%, estimated at ~$700,000 a year for general-fund services like police, fire, roads and parks. Hoteliers warned a 14% combined rate with the TBID would drive visitors to Arcata and Fortuna and hurt the smallest operators most. Voters decide November 3, 2026.
City Council - Apr 21, 2026
The Council brought the city's hotel and short-stay lodging tax provisions into compliance with current law, which affects how lodging tax is collected and enforced.
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