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Hotels & Lodging in Downey, CA (2026)

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

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Transient Occupancy Tax

Downey charges a 9% Transient Occupancy Tax on room rental for any hotel, motel, or other lodging place under Municipal Code Chapter 1A, collected by the operator from the guest and remitted to the city's Tax Administrator, the Director of Finance.

Downey Hotel Transient Occupancy Tax

Some Restrictions

Downey, CA, Municipal Code § 6127 (Tax Imposed)

For the privilege of occupancy in any Hotel, each Transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of 9% of the Room Rental charged by the Operator. Said tax constitutes a debt owed by the Transient to the City which is extinguished only by payment to the Operator or to the City. The Transient shall pay the tax to the Operator of the Hotel at the time the Room Rental is paid. If the Ro...

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