The City Council could raise the tax on hotel and short-term rental stays from 10% to up to 15%, making guests pay more. The money goes to general city services.
A Yes vote
A No vote
Proposal impacts
Impact on Short stay renters
Their lodging bill could carry a tax of up to 15% if the council raises the rate.
Their lodging bill currently includes a 10% tax on short-term rental stays.
Impact on Short stay landlords
Rental tax filings could show up to 15% of rent collected from guests after a council increase.
Rental tax filings currently report the 10% guest tax. Hosts file returns even when a booking site collects.
Impact on Mountain View residents
City service budgets could draw on up to $5.2 million more yearly hotel tax revenue at the highest rate.
City service budgets today draw on existing hotel tax receipts. The city can spend that money on general government.
