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Fresno County board directs staff to pursue transient-occupancy tax for unincorporated areas
Summary
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors unanimously directed staff to pursue analysis, public outreach and ordinance drafting for a transient occupancy tax (TOT) on short‑term lodging in unincorporated areas, with preliminary revenue estimates of roughly $3.0 million–$5.3 million annually depending on the rate.
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 10 unanimously directed county staff to move forward with analysis, public outreach and ordinance drafting to put a transient occupancy tax (TOT) before voters for lodging in unincorporated areas.
County Administrative Office staff framed the discussion as preliminary and not an adoption of a tax. "At this stage, your board is not establishing a tax, not approving an ordinance, nor is it committing the county to placing a measure before the voters," Budget Director Paige Benavides told the board. She and CAO Paul outlined a tight timeline that would aim to place a measure on the November 2026 ballot if the board proceeds.
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