Tourist tax›United States›checked 6 Nov 2026
Tourist tax in Sacramento (California)
This is the tax inside Sacramento (California)'s own boundary. Neighbouring towns, including the ones near the airport, set their own; it follows where your accommodation is.
Across every type of stay. Your exact stay depends on dates, star rating, children and night limits: the calculator works it out.
- 12% of the room price per night, all year.
The tourist tax in Sacramento is 12% of the room price per night, set by City of Sacramento (Department of Finance, Revenue Division); checked by Stay Cost Brain on 6 Nov 2026. How we check
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Quick answers
Do children pay the tourist tax in Sacramento?
It is charged per room (or as a share of the room price), not per person, so children don't change it.
How do you pay the tourist tax in Sacramento?
Paid at the property or to the booking site, depending on how you book.
Every rate and rule
City of Sacramento transient occupancy tax (12%) (Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT))
Set by City of Sacramento (Department of Finance, Revenue Division) · 1 rate
City of Sacramento transient occupancy tax (12%) (Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT))
Rates of the room price, per night (as the source defines it).
| Type of stay | Rate |
|---|---|
| All types of stay | 12% |
Paid at the property or to the booking site, depending on how you book.
Who pays less or nothing
- Other
- Work
Source: Sacramento City Code chapter 3.28 (Transient Occupancy Tax); exemptions in section 3.28.060, checked 6 Nov 2026.
Checked 6 Nov 2026 · next check due by 4 Feb 2027.