How does DBKK calculate hotel and lodging licence fees?

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DBKK Calculates Hotel and Lodging Licence Fees Based on Classification and Occupancy Rates

The Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) determines hotel and lodging licence fees by applying a formula stipulated in the Kota Kinabalu City (Hotel & Lodging Houses) By-laws 1966. This calculation method directly considers the hotel's classification category and its occupancy rate. Crucially, fees are only levied on occupied rooms, with no charges applied to unoccupied ones.
Fee Structure Tied to Hotel Classification

The specific licence fee charged per occupied hotel room is differentiated based on the hotel's classification. For Class 1 hotels, the rate is RM4.65 per room per day. Class 2 hotels are charged RM2.65 per room per day, while Class 3 hotels incur a fee of RM1.30 per room per day.
Occupancy Rate as a Key Determinant

A fundamental aspect of DBKK's fee calculation is the occupancy rate of the hotel. The by-laws explicitly state that the licence fee is applied to each room that is occupied. This means that hotels with lower occupancy will naturally incur lower licence fees, as the charge is directly proportional to the number of rooms in use on any given day.
Reinstatement of Original By-laws

These licence fee rates were reinstated by DBKK, with the approval of the state government, effective January 1 of the current year. This move brought the fees back in line with the existing Kota Kinabalu City (Hotel & Lodging Houses) By-laws 1966, which have been in place to govern such charges within the city area.

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