Hotels & Lodging in Mendocino County, CA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Mendocino County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Mendocino County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Transient Occupancy Tax
Mendocino County charges a combined 10 percent transient occupancy tax on rent paid at hotels, motels, RV parks, campgrounds and any other lodging establishment renting to stays of 30 days or less. Operators collect the tax at time of rent and must hold a Registration Certificate from the Tax Administrator before taking guests.
Mendocino County Transient Occupancy Tax
Some RestrictionsMendocino County Code Sec. 5.20.030 (Tax Imposed)
For the privilege of occupancy in any lodging establishment, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of eight percent (8%) of the rent charged by the operator. Said tax constitutes a debt owed by the transient to the County, which is extinguished only by payment to the operator or to the County.
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