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Hanford council votes to place TOT measure on June 2 primary ballot

Hanford City Council · February 3, 2026

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Summary

The council directed staff to place a Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) ballot measure on the June 2, 2026 primary ballot. Staff said the current 8% rate has been unchanged since 1985 and an increase could generate an estimated $375,000 annually for the general fund; council voted unanimously to pursue the June election.

Hanford finance staff briefed the city council on Feb. 3 about options to present a Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) proposal to voters. The TOT is charged to overnight visitors (hotel guests and short-term rentals); staff said Hanford's rate has remained 8% since 1985.

Finance staff presented…

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