Measure U: County Measure – Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT Increase)
Madera County · Madera County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall Madera County’s existing transient occupancy tax paid only by hotel/short term rental guests be increased by two percent (2%), providing approximately $1,780,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring independent audits, and all funds will be used locally to enhance 911 emergency response; maintain law enforcement; repair damaged roads; protect water quality; retain and attract jobs and businesses; and other general County services?
In plain language
Measure U would raise the tax that hotel and short-term rental guests pay in Madera County. A YES vote would increase this transient occupancy tax by 2 percent. This would raise about $1,780,000 a year until voters end it. It requires independent audits. The money would go to local services like faster 911 response and law enforcement. It would also fund road repair, water quality protection, and keeping and attracting jobs and businesses. A NO vote means the current tax rate stays the same.
Fiscal impact
The tax would rise by 2 percent, added to the existing transient occupancy tax. It would raise about $1,780,000 each year. It lasts until voters end it.
Official ballot arguments
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What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
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Supporters say
No public statements in favor were found.
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.