Simi Valley · Tax measure · Nov 3, 2026
Measure A: Hotel (transient occupancy) tax increase from 10% to 12%
Measure A is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot in Simi Valley. This page summarizes the official documents; every statement links to its source, and we take no position on how you should vote.
The question on your ballot
“Shall the measure providing funding for general city services in Simi Valley, such as 9-1-1 emergency response, police and crime prevention, keeping streets, sidewalks, and infrastructure safe, clean and well-maintained, and senior citizen services by increasing the City of Simi Valley’s transient occupancy tax rate from 10% to 12% (paid only by hotel/short-term lodging guests), providing approximately $400,000 annually until ended by voters, with independent audits and all money locally controlled, be adopted?”A YES vote means
A YES vote amends the Simi Valley Municipal Code so that each transient pays a tax of 12% of the rent charged by the operator for occupancy in a hotel.
A NO vote means
A NO vote does not amend the Simi Valley Municipal Code, so the transient occupancy tax stays at its current rate of 10% of the rent charged by the operator.
What it takes to pass
The vote requirement for the proposed ballot measure to pass is a majority (50% + 1) of the votes cast.
The money
The measure provides approximately $400,000 annually until ended by voters.
The City would continue to undergo annual independent financial audits.
Revenue generated from the Transient Occupancy Tax can only be used to support City services and infrastructure that benefit the Simi Valley community.
How it got on the ballot
The City Council unanimously voted on June 8, 2026 to place the measure on the November 2026 ballot.
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