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City of Eureka Measure I: Transient Occupancy Tax Increase

Eureka city, California
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What does this measure do?

Eureka would raise its hotel tax from 10% to 12% of the room price for stays under 30 days, starting January 2027, raising about $700,000 a year for general city services. Hotel, motel and vacation rental guests pay it, not residents in their homes.

More about this measure

Proposed by: Eureka City Council

The city's elected council, which put a hotel tax increase on the ballot to help close a city budget shortfall.

Source: kymkemp.com

A YES vote means

The hotel tax rises from 10% to 12% for short stays, with the money going to general city services.

A NO vote means

The hotel tax stays at 10%.

Sources: humalertca.gov · humboldtgov.org