Measure P Hotel Tax Spending Plan
Summary
Hotel tax collections fell 24% year-over-year to about $59,000 in the second quarter, blamed on renovations and an ownership change.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
A 24% drop in hotel tax revenue vs. the same quarter last year.
Travelers staying in improved, newly renovated hotels.
The city's general fund takes the hit from lower TOT collections.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council — August 18, 2026
If voters pass Measure P in November (raising the hotel tax from 8% to 12%), the council has committed the first three years of revenue to pedestrian safety, sports complex lighting, and park amenities.
City Council — February 17, 2026
Hotel tax collections fell 24% year-over-year to about $59,000 in the second quarter, blamed on renovations and an ownership change.
City Council — January 20, 2026
The council wants to raise the hotel tax from 8% to 12%, matching what Hanford is pursuing. Each 1% brings about $43,000 a year to the general fund, and the money comes from visitors, not residents — but voters must approve it at the ballot.
City Council — January 6, 2026
Lemoore's 8% hotel tax hasn't budged since 1988 while neighbors charge 10-12%. Council wants an analysis, with staff suggesting staying just below Hanford's rate to stay competitive.
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