diff --git a/taskcluster/ci/source-test/mozlint-android.yml b/taskcluster/ci/source-test/mozlint-android.yml
index a14f02618898..96a9b813c69a 100644
--- a/taskcluster/ci/source-test/mozlint-android.yml
+++ b/taskcluster/ci/source-test/mozlint-android.yml
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
 # clone and somewhat expensive compilation of the Android
 # intermediates just once.
 lints:
+    always-target: true
     attributes:
         build_platform: android
         build_type: opt