Hotels & Lodging in Lakewood, CA (2026)
1 verified hotels & lodging rules for Lakewood, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Transient Occupancy Tax
Lakewood taxes hotel and motel stays under 30 days at 8% of rent under its Uniform Occupancy Tax Ordinance. Operators collect the tax from guests, register with the Director of Finance within 30 days of opening, and remit it quarterly. Late remittance brings escalating penalties and interest, with appeals going to the City Council.
Lakewood Hotel Occupancy Tax (8%)
Some RestrictionsLakewood, CA, Municipal Code § 6903
For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel or home-share rental (short-term), each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of a percentage of the rent charged by the operation at the rate of eight percent (8%). The tax constitutes a debt owed by the transient to the City of Lakewood on retail sales. The tax constitutes a debt owed by the transient to the City which is extingu...
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