Summary
Voters will decide in November whether to raise the hotel and short-term lodging tax from 10% to 14%, worth about $715,000 a year. It's paid by visitors, not residents — the money stays in Placentia for police, fire, roads and parks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Would raise about $715,000 in new annual revenue from visitors, not residents.
Residents get new revenue for police, fire, roads and parks without paying the tax themselves.
Hotel, motel and short-term rental guests would pay more.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - Oct 20, 2026
Written public comments asked for more information about Measure L, the transient occupancy tax, and the enhanced infrastructure financing district.
City Council Meeting - Jun 16, 2026
Voters will decide in November whether to raise the hotel and short-term lodging tax from 10% to 14%, worth about $715,000 a year. It's paid by visitors, not residents — the money stays in Placentia for police, fire, roads and parks.
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