Hotels & Lodging in Alameda County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Alameda County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Alameda County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Transient Occupancy Tax

Unincorporated Alameda County imposes a 10% Hotel and Lodging Tax on hotel, motel, and short-term rental stays under 30 consecutive days, collected by the operator and remitted to the county.

Alameda County Hotel & Lodging Tax

Some Restrictions

Alameda County Code § 2.132.050 (jurisdiction limit at § 2.132.030)

The tax shall be imposed at the rate of ten percent the cost of the rental of the room or rooms or living space subject to the tax.

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Hotels & Lodging by City in Alameda County

6 cities in Alameda County have their own hotels & lodging rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

OaklandPop. 433,031

2 verified rules • Hotel Living Wage, Transient Occupancy Tax

FremontPop. 230,504

1 verified rule • Transient Occupancy Tax

HaywardPop. 162,954

1 verified rule • Transient Occupancy Tax

BerkeleyPop. 124,321

2 verified rules • Hotel Living Wage, Transient Occupancy Tax

San LeandroPop. 91,799

1 verified rule • Transient Occupancy Tax

LivermorePop. 90,189

1 verified rule • Transient Occupancy Tax

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