Hotels & Lodging in Orange County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 10 cities in Orange County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Transient Occupancy Tax

Unincorporated Orange County hotels, motels and short-term rentals charge a 10% transient occupancy tax on stays of 30 days or less, collected by the operator and remitted to the County Tax Administrator.

Orange County Hotel Occupancy Tax Rate

Some Restrictions

Orange County Codified Ordinances § 1-4-121

For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of ten (10) percent 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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