Measure X transient occupancy tax increase on November ballot
Yolo County, California
Summary
The county wants to raise the hotel/short-term rental tax in unincorporated areas from 8% to 12%, matching nearby cities — worth about $250,000 a year, mostly from the UC Davis hotel. Ordinance language comes back May 26; voters would decide in November.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $250,000 a year in new revenue, paid mostly by visitors.
County general fund services countywide.
Travelers lodging in unincorporated Yolo County would pay higher lodging taxes.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Supervisors — October 6, 2026
Ballots are out on Measure X, which would raise the county's transient occupancy (hotel/short-term rental) tax from 8% to 12% — a potential new revenue stream the board placed on the ballot.
Board of Supervisors Meeting — August 25, 2026
The Revenue Generation Ad Hoc Subcommittee discussed the Measure X TOT increase on the November ballot and early planning for a potential county sales tax measure, possibly for the 2028 ballot. The county is preparing an FAQ and voter pamphlets.
Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026
The Board adopted an ordinance raising the hotel/short-term rental tax in unincorporated Yolo County from 8% to 12% — but voters get the final say in November. Supervisor Barajas recused himself because of his short-term rental business interests.
Board of Supervisors — May 26, 2026
The Board moved forward with raising the unincorporated-area lodging tax from 8% to 12%, which would bring in an estimated $250,000 a year if voters approve it countywide in November 2026. Chair Allen worried it could confuse voters ahead of a larger sales tax measure.
Board of Supervisors — May 5, 2026
The county wants to raise the hotel/short-term rental tax in unincorporated areas from 8% to 12%, matching nearby cities — worth about $250,000 a year, mostly from the UC Davis hotel. Ordinance language comes back May 26; voters would decide in November.
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