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Hotel and short-term rental tax in Alameda County

Alameda County's own rules on hotel and short-term rental tax, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Alameda County Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Alameda County's code says

Alameda County code What Alameda County's code adds
Stays not taxed	Stays of more than 30 consecutive days are not taxed. § 2.132.040 · code text This tax shall apply to the privilege of occupying a room or rooms, or other living space, in a hotel, inn, tourist home or house, motel, or other lodging unless the occupancy is for more than thirty (30) consecutive days.
Tax rate	10% of the cost of the room or living space rental. § 2.132.050 · code text 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.
Who collects it	Whoever is paid for or provides the room collects the tax from the guest when rent is collected. § 2.132.080 · code text The tax shall be collected from the party liable for the tax by the party receiving payment for or otherwise providing the room or rooms or other living space.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hotel tax on short-term rentals in Alameda County?

Alameda County's code: Stays of more than 30 consecutive days are not taxed. (§ 2.132.040); 10% of the cost of the room or living space rental. (§ 2.132.050).

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