Dublin Considers Raising Hotel Tax to 12%

City Council to vote on ballot measure that could generate $700K annually

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Dublin City Council will consider placing a measure on the November ballot to increase the city's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), also known as the hotel tax, from 8% to 12%. Staff estimate the higher rate could generate an additional $700,000 annually for the city's General Fund to support public safety, infrastructure, and community programming.

Why it matters

Dublin's current 8% hotel tax rate is one of the lowest in Alameda County. Raising the rate could provide much-needed revenue for the city, but may face some opposition from residents and the local hotel industry.

The details

The council will vote on whether to direct staff to draft ballot language for a TOT increase measure. A 2025 community survey found 52% of respondents supported raising the hotel tax, while 35% opposed it.

  • The Dublin City Council will consider the TOT ballot measure at its meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2026.
  • If approved, the measure would appear on the November 2026 ballot.

The players

Dublin City Council

The governing body of the city of Dublin, California that will vote on whether to place a hotel tax increase measure on the ballot.

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What’s next

If the council approves the ballot measure, Dublin residents will vote on the proposed hotel tax increase in November 2026.

The takeaway

Dublin's consideration of a hotel tax hike reflects the ongoing challenge for cities to find new revenue sources to fund essential services and infrastructure. The outcome of the ballot measure could set an example for other Alameda County municipalities weighing similar tax increases.