Point Arena transient occupancy (bed) tax increase, 12% to 14% (Ordinance No. 247)
City of Point Arena · Mendocino County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall Ordinance No. 247 amending Chapter 3.30.030 of the Point Arena Municipal Code to increase the City of Point Arena's existing Transient Occupancy Tax (a bed tax paid when overnight visitors rent a room) from twelve percent (12%) to fourteen percent (14%) to fund public services and maintain public areas, effective April 1, 2027, which proposed rate increase and amendment is anticipated to raise an additional $35,833 per year in revenue and which will continue until repealed by the City Council or the city voters, be adopted?
In plain language
Measure C would raise the City of Point Arena's hotel tax, also called a bed tax. This tax is paid when overnight visitors rent a room. It would go from 12% to 14%. The money would pay for public services and the care of public areas. The new rate would start April 1, 2027. It would last until the City Council or city voters repeal it. A YES vote raises the tax to 14%. A NO vote means the tax is not raised.
Fiscal impact
Raises the bed tax from 12% to 14% starting April 1, 2027. Expected to raise about $35,833 more each year, until repealed by the City Council or voters.
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