For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, each hotel guest is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of 10.5% of the rent charged by the hotel operator.

No tax shall be imposed upon: any federal or state of California employee on official business provided the proper documentation is provided to the operator.

Please see the Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 3.16 for additional information.

Ordinance

Forms for Operators

Monthly Return:
Instructions   
Form  
Registration Form

Forms for Hotel Guests

Exemption Claim Forms:
Non-Transient Form
Government Employee Form