Enhanced Revenues, Empowered Leaders, Effective Governance
HdL services provide the revenue and key economic insights you require to effectively lead your local government agency. Our technology-driven resources for data analysis and reporting capabilities provide immediate and convenient access to the most up-to-date tax and fee information available. HdL's team has decades of direct experience in municipal finance, budgeting and economic development which allows us to provide the expertise and analysis needed to maximize your revenue streams.
Delivering revenue, insight and efficiency to local governments since 1983
"Their technical knowledge about revenue and their breadth of experience in local government provide a broad perspective that is uniquely helpful particularly in a challenging economy.”
— City of Cerritos
“On behalf of the City, we wish to thank HdL for all your expertise and support on the matter - it was tremendous! With all the statistics, metrics and facts, that enabled us to be transparent and enabled public engagement for an informed decision making process and ultimate vote at the ballot box."
— City of Monterey
“HdL stands out from the competition in terms of their consistent performance, excellent service and in-depth knowledge of property and sales tax rules, regulations, trends and historical data.”
— City of Huntington Beach
“The level of detail and analysis they provide is something we could never do in-house with our limited resources. The staff is exceptionally qualified and the quality of work presented is superb.”
— City of Encinitas
“I have always been impressed with the accuracy of the work product that is submitted to the City from HdL, as well as their willingness to work with the City on special requests.”
— City of Vista
HdL has recovered over $4 billion dollars in lost revenue for our clients.
HdL is trusted by over 800 local government agencies.
HdL maintains a client retention rate of 99.6%.
In The News
Incomplete Lodging Tax Data Affects More Than Compliance
April 8th, 2026Top Takeaways
- Lodging tax reporting often reflects what’s filed, not necessarily all taxable activity.
- Gaps in compliance, reporting, or platform visibility can distort both revenue totals and forecasts.
- Cities that address these gaps improve revenue reliability and forecasting confidence.
California Legislative Update 2026
March 17th, 2026Learn the statuses of 2026 legislation related to business license, cannabis taxation and regulation, lodging tax, property tax, sales and use tax, and utility users tax that HdL is currently tracking.
The Revenue Impacts of Regional Events
February 18th, 2026Regional events, whether you are the host city or simply nearby, create sudden shifts in business activity, lodging demand, short-term rental (STR) volume, and permitting needs. Municipalities of any size can build resilient, scalable revenue administration models that maintain service levels, protect staff capacity, and capture revenue opportunities during event-driven spikes.