Hotels & Lodging in Newport News, VA (2026)
1 verified hotels & lodging rules for Newport News, Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Transient Occupancy Tax
Newport News taxes hotel and short-term lodging stays at 8% of the total room charge, plus a flat $1 per night charge for every stay except campgrounds, collected by the accommodations provider or booking platform.
Newport News Hotel Transient Occupancy Tax Rate
Some RestrictionsNewport News City Code Section 40-136
There is hereby imposed and levied on each transient a tax equivalent to eight (8) percent of the total amount paid for the use of accommodations. In addition thereto, there is hereby imposed and levied a flat tax of one dollar ($1.00) for each night of lodging at any place other than a campground. (Ord. No. 1508, § 2; Code 1961, § 16-107; Ord. No. 4731-95, § 1; Ord. No. 5788-02, § 1; Ord. N...