Brief

Councilmembers Heather Hutt and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion directing an audit of parking occupancy tax compliance and collection practices targeting non-compliant parking operators and owners. The motion was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, which approved it on June 4, 2026. The file remains open and active.

Full summary

Councilmembers Heather Hutt and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion on May 1, 2026, directing city departments to examine how well Los Angeles is auditing and collecting its Parking Occupancy Tax from parking lot operators and landowners who are not meeting their tax obligations. The Parking Occupancy Tax is a city revenue stream levied on parking facilities, and the motion reflects concern that non-compliance or under-reporting by some operators may be costing the city money it is owed. The motion carries two specific directives. First, it instructs the Office of Finance, working with the City Administrative Officer and the Department of Transportation, to report back to the Council with recommendations for improving audit and collection practices targeting non-compliant parking operators and landowners. Second, it requires the Office of Finance to include in that report a summary of current efforts to ensure the city is collecting all Parking Occupancy Tax revenue efficiently and equitably from all parking lot operators and landowners. No fiscal impact analysis has been completed by the CAO or the Chief Legislative Analyst. The Budget and Finance Committee took up the motion at a special meeting on June 4, 2026, held public comment, and voted 4-0 to approve it, with Blumenfield absent. The committee report forwards the matter to the full City Council for final action. Once the Council acts and the directives take effect, the Office of Finance will be on the hook to produce a report with concrete recommendations on closing any gaps in tax enforcement and collection. The file is open and active, with an expiration date of June 4, 2028. The next step is a full Council vote to formally adopt the committee's recommendations.

Activity (3)

• 2026-06-04 Budget and Finance Committee approved item(s) .
• 2026-06-02 Budget and Finance Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on June 4, 2026.
• 2026-05-01 Motion referred to Budget and Finance Committee.

Documents (2)

• 2026-06-04 Report from Budget and Finance Committee · report
• 2026-05-01 Motion · motion