Burlingame Measure D: Yes Leads 77.64% on Hotel Tax Increase

BURLINGAME, San Mateo County — November 4, 2026. Burlingame Measure D shows a substantial early Yes majority on the city’s transient occupancy or hotel tax proposal.

What the unofficial vote shows

The November election results page lists 4,969 Yes votes (77.64%) and 1,431 No votes (22.36%).

What the measure would change

The city considered raising its existing 12% lodging tax by three percentage points to 15% for hotel and lodging stays. Before the election, the city estimated this change could generate approximately $5.7 million per year for general city services. That amount is a projection, not revenue received.

What is not yet decided

The county’s official voter guide lists a simple-majority approval requirement. A preliminary Yes lead is not the same as final certification.

Figures reflect the November 2026 election results listing published by NBC Bay Area, not a fresh verified November 5 count. As of 4 p.m. November 4, San Mateo County estimated 130,000 ballots remained unprocessed countywide. The county scheduled another results release before 4:30 p.m. November 5 and certification for December 3.

Sources: Burlingame lodging tax background; NBC Bay Area — San Mateo County election results; Official San Mateo County ballot measures and approval thresholds; San Mateo County Elections results and update schedule. California58 statewide election coverage.

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