Fresno County short-term lodging transient occupancy tax
Fresno County · Fresno County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the measure to establish a tax paid only by guests staying in overnight short-term lodging in the unincorporated area of Fresno County at the rate of 12% of the rent for the stay, estimated to raise $4,500,000 annually, until changed or repealed, in general revenue for the County of Fresno, which provides public safety, wildfire/disaster response, 911, road maintenance, behavioral and public health, water infrastructure, parks, and other public services, be adopted?
In plain language
Measure A would create a tax on guests who stay overnight in short-term lodging in unincorporated Fresno County, which means areas outside any city. The tax would be 12% of the rent for the stay, and only guests would pay it. The money would be general revenue for the County of Fresno. The county provides services such as public safety, wildfire and disaster response, 911, road maintenance, behavioral and public health, water systems, and parks. The tax would last until it is changed or repealed. A YES vote approves the tax. A NO vote means the tax is not created.
Fiscal impact
Guests would pay 12% of the rent for their stay. The tax is expected to raise $4,500,000 a year in general revenue for the county until it is changed or repealed.
Official ballot arguments
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Supporters say
No public statements in favor were found.
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.