Vote on increasing Hanford's Transient Occupancy Tax from 8% to 12% on June 2, 2026.
Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity
Deadline detected: Election date — 2026-06-02
Pro users tracking probate like this were alerted the second it filed. Never miss a deadline →
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Prepare Your Argument
Draft your argument for or against the measure before the March 16 deadline.
- 2
Submit Your Argument
Send your argument to the Kings County Elections Department by the deadline.
- 3
Vote on June 2, 2026
Participate in the election to decide on the tax measure.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the date for submitting arguments about the Hanford tax measure?
- Arguments must be submitted by March 16, 2026, by 5:00 pm.
- How can I submit my argument for the Hanford tax measure?
- Submit paper copies with original signatures and email to elections@countyofkings.com in MS Word format.
- What is the current Transient Occupancy Tax rate in Hanford?
- The current rate is 8%, proposed to increase to 12%.
- What services will the increased tax revenue support?
- It will support police, fire, parks, recreation, and public infrastructure maintenance.
The above suggestions and answers are AI-generated for informational purposes only. They may contain errors. NoticeRegistry assumes no responsibility for their accuracy. Consult a qualified professional before taking action.
Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF MEASURE TO BE VOTED ON AND DATE FIXED FOR SUBMITTING ARGUMENTS ON THE CITY OF HANFORD TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAXAVISO DE FECHA FIJADA PARA LA PRESENTAR ARGUMENTOS SOBRE EL IMPUESTO DE OCUPACIÓN TRANSITORIA DE LA CIUDAD DE HANFORDNotice is hereby given that the following measure is to be voted on, in consolidation with the Statewide Direct Primary Election in the County of Kings, on June 2, 2026.Por lo presente se da aviso que se votara sobre la siguiente medida en consolidación con la Elección Primaria Directas a Nivel Estatal en el Condado Kings, el martes 2 de junio, 2026.Statement of Measure to be Voted onCITY OF HANFORD TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX MEASURE : Shall a measure be adopted amending the Hanford Municipal Code to increase the maximum rate of the City’s Transient Occupancy (Hotel) Tax paid by hotel and vacation rental guests from 8% to 12%, providing approximately $375,000 annually, for City general services, including, without limitation, police, fire, parks and recreation, maintaining public infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, parks and facilities, and general government use , until ended by voters?" – Yes – NoDeclaración de Medida a votarMEDIDA DE IMPUESTO DE OCUPACIÓN TRANSITORIA DE LA CIUDAD DE HANFORD : ¿Debería adoptarse una medida para modificar el Código Municipal de Hanford a fin de aumentar la tasa máxima del Impuesto de Ocupación Transitoria (Hotel) de la Ciudad que pagan los huéspedes de hoteles y alquileres vacacionales del 8% al 12%, proporcionando aproximadamente $375,000 anuales para los servicios generales de la Ciudad, incluyendo sin limitación, policía, bomberos, parques y recreación, mantenimiento de infraestructura pública como calles, aceras, parques e instalaciones, y uso general del gobierno, hasta que los votantes lo terminen?– Sí – NoArguments for or against the measure may be submitted to the County of Kings Elections Department, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd. Bldg. 7, Hanford, CA 93230, no later than March 16, 2026, by 5:00 pm. Paper copies of arguments must be submitted with original signatures, as well as via email to elections@countyofkings.com in MS Word format. No argument shall exceed 300 words in length. Arguments may be submitted by the legislative body, or any member or members of the legislative body authorized by that body, or any individual voter who is eligible to vote on the measure, or bona fide association of citizens, or any combination of voters and associations. If an argument is signed by more than five persons, the names of only the first five persons signing, determined by the order in which their signatures appear, shall be printed with the argument.Argumentos a favor o en contra de la medida pueden ser entregados a la Oficina de Elecciones del Condado Kings, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd. Bldg. 7, Hanford, CA 93230, a más tardar el 16 de marzo, 2026 antes de las 5:00 p.m. Se deben entregar copias en papel de los argumentos con firmas originales, al igual que por correo electrónico a elections@countyofkings.com en formato MS Word. Ningun argumento debe exceder de 300 palabras de largo. Los argumentos pueden ser entregados por parte del legislativo o cualquier miembro o miembros del legislativo autorizados por, o cualquier votante individual que es elegible para votar para la medida, o organización autentica de ciudadanos, o cualquier combinación de votantes y organizaciones. Si un argumento está firmado por más de cinco personas, los nombres de solo los primeros cinco que firmaron, determina según el orden en el cual aparecen sus firmas, se imprimirá con el argumento.Only one argument for and one argument against each measure will be selected for printing and distribution to the voters. Preference and priority in selection will be given in the order named: (1) the legislative body, or member or members of the legislative body authorized by that body; (2) the individual voter or bona fide association of citizens, or combination of voters and associations of citizens; (3) individual voters who are eligible to vote on the measure.Solo un argumento a favor y un argumento en contra de cada medida será seleccionado para ser imprimido y distribución a los votantes. Preferencia y prioridad en selección se dará en orden nombrada; (1) el legislativo, o miembro o miembros del legislativo autorizado por esa organización; (2) el votante individual o la organización autentica de ciudadanos, o combinación de votantes y organización de ciudadanos; (3) votantes individuales que son elegibles para votar para la medida.All Arguments submitted shall be accompanied by an argument statement form, obtainable from the Kings County Elections Department.Todos los argumentos presentados deberán estar acompañados de un formulario de declaración de argumentos, que se puede obtener en el Departamento de Elecciones del Condado de Kings. Dated: March 3, 2026Fechado: 3 de marzo de 2026Published/ Publicado: Hanford Sentinel By:Por: LUPE VILLARegistrar of VotersSecretaria del Registro de VotantesPublish: March 11, 2026 Ad# 571558
Related Notices
Notice
DateCategoryCity
City Council will consider adopting Ordinance 26-02 for special taxes in Hanford.
Mar 11, 2026ProbateHanford
Property at 950 E Cedarwood St is scheduled for foreclosure auction on April 7, 2026.
Mar 11, 2026ProbateHanford
Public comment sought for CDBG program plans and funding.
Feb 18, 2026ProbateHanford