Dublin Council To Decide Whether To Put Hotel Tax Hike Before Voters

DUBLIN, CA — The Dublin City Council will vote Tuesday on whether to place a measure on the November ballot to increase the city’s Transient Occupancy Tax from 8% to 10% starting July 1, 2027, and then to 12% starting July 1, 2028. The tax applies to guests staying in hotels or similar lodging for 30 days or less.

City staff estimate that the first increase would generate around $350,000 in additional annual revenue, while the full increase to 12% would generate roughly $700,000 per year. Revenue from the tax would go into the city’s general fund.

Dublin’s hotel tax has remained unchanged since 1984. If approved, the proposed measure would appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot and would need approval from a majority of voters. At least four council members must approve the ballot measure.

See here for more information, and here for Tuesday’s full agenda.