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Hotels & Lodging in Bessemer, AL (2026)

1 verified hotels & lodging rules for Bessemer, Alabama, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Transient Occupancy Tax

Bessemer taxes hotel, motel and other transient lodging charges at six percent inside the city limits, and half that rate, three percent, in the police jurisdiction just outside city limits. Operators must file and pay the tax monthly to the city clerk and treasurer.

Bessemer Hotel Lodging Tax Rate: 6%

Some Restrictions

Bessemer Code of Ordinances § 98-89(a)

(1)Business conducted in city limits. If such business is being conducted within the corporate limits of the city, the license shall be an amount determined by the application at the rate of six percent of the charge for such room, rooms, lodgings or accommodations including the charge for the use of the rental of personal properties or services purchased in such room.(2)Business conducted outs...

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