Transient Occupancy Tax

Notice of Transient Occupancy Tax Increase

On November 5, 2024, Newark voters approved Measure LL with 80.44% support. This measure increases the City's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) by 4%, from 10% to 14%. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters certified the election results on December 5, 2024. The Newark City Council formally recognized the adoption of the voter approved Measure LL TOT ordinance on December 12, 2024.

Effective Date - January 1, 2025

The City implemented the updated TOT rate of 14% beginning January 1, 2025 and this rate applies to all reservations and rent subject to the TOT on that date and thereafter.

Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)

Per Chapter 3.16 Transient Occupancy Tax of the City of Newark Municipal Code, each hotel is required to collect a Transient Occupancy Tax based on a percentage of the rent charged by the operator.

TOT Ordinance

Ordinance No. 553 Transient Occupancy Tax

Remitting Payments

Hotel operators should submit their payments and remittances with the Transient Occupancy Tax Return form:

Transient Occupancy Tax Return Form

Mail to:

City of Newark

Attn: Finance Department, Revenue Division

37101 Newark Blvd.

Newark, CA 94560

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