Hotels & Lodging in Berkeley, CA (2026)
2 verified hotels & lodging rules for Berkeley, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Transient Occupancy Tax
Berkeley charges a 12% transient occupancy tax on every hotel stay of 13 nights or less. The Finance Department's tax administrator collects it through the operator, who must register the property and post a occupancy certificate within 30 days of opening.
Berkeley Hotel Occupancy Tax
Some RestrictionsBerkeley Municipal Code § 7.36.030 (Imposition--Amount--Time of payment)
For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of 12% of the rent charged by the operator. Said tax constitutes a debt owed by the transient to the City which is extinguished only by a payment to the operator or to the City.
Hotel Living Wage
Hotels and city contractors operating in Berkeley must pay the Living Wage set under BMC Chapter 13.27, which exceeds the state minimum and adjusts annually for inflation, plus health benefits or supplemental cash wages.
Berkeley Living Wage Hospitality Coverage
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Labor Code § 1182.12 (statewide minimum wage)
1182.12. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the minimum wage for all industries shall not be less than the amounts set forth in this subdivision. (1) For any employer who employs 26 or more employees, the minimum wage shall be as follows: (F) From January 1, 2022, and until adjusted by subdivision (c)—fifteen dollars ($15) per hour. (2) For any employer who employs 25 or fewer employees: (F) ...
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