Hotels & Lodging in Olympia, WA (2026)
1 verified hotels & lodging rules for Olympia, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Transient Occupancy Tax
In the City of Olympia, Washington, Chapter 3.40 of the Olympia Municipal Code levies a special excise tax of four percent on the sale of or charge for lodging that is subject to state sales tax under Chapter 82.08 RCW. The Washington Department of Revenue collects it as the City's agent, and the money is restricted to tourism uses.
Olympia, WA Lodging Tax: 4 Percent Special Excise
Some RestrictionsOlympia Municipal Code § 3.40.010
There is levied a special excise tax of four percent (4%) on the sale of or charge made for the furnishing of lodging that is subject to tax under Chapter 82.08 RCW. The tax imposed under Chapter 82.08 RCW applies to the sale of or charge made for the furnishing of lodging by a hotel, rooming house, tourist court, motel, or trailer camp, and the granting of any similar license to use real prope...
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