Hotels & Lodging in Riverside, CA (2026)
1 verified hotels & lodging rules for Riverside, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Transient Occupancy Tax
Every hotel, motel, and short-stay lodging operator in Riverside collects a 13% transient occupancy tax from guests staying 30 consecutive days or less, per RMC § 5.32.020. Operators must also register with the Finance Tax Administrator for a transient occupancy registration permit under § 5.32.050 before renting to transients, and post that permit on the premises.
Riverside 13% Transient Occupancy Tax
Some RestrictionsCity of Riverside, CA, Municipal Code §§ 5.32.020, 5.32.050(A) (Transient Occupancy Tax)
5.32.020 - Tax imposed. For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of 11 percent of the rent charged by the operator. Effective July 1, 2012 and thereafter, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of 12 percent of the rent charged by the operator. Effective July 1, 2014 and thereafter, each transient is subj...
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