City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Transactions and Use Tax Increase (0.375%, 1.50% to 1.875%)
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea · Monterey County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
To upgrade streets/sidewalks, address beach erosion, enhance wildfire preparedness, maintain City trees, and fund other general government purposes in City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, shall the measure increasing the transactions and use tax (also known as sales tax) by 0.375%, from 1.50% to 1.875%, providing approximately $1,800,000 annually in additional revenue and approximately $9,400,000 annually in total revenue, and extending the total 1.875% tax until ended by voters, with independent audits and all funds benefitting Carmel-by-the-Sea, be adopted?
In plain language
Measure N would raise the sales tax in the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea. A YES vote raises the city's sales tax by 0.375%, from 1.50% to 1.875%. The full 1.875% tax would then last until voters end it. The ballot question says the money would upgrade streets and sidewalks, address beach erosion, improve wildfire readiness, care for city trees, and fund other city needs. There would be independent audits. All funds would benefit Carmel-by-the-Sea. A NO vote means the increase does not happen.
Fiscal impact
Raises the city sales tax from 1.50% to 1.875%. This adds about $1,800,000 a year, for a total of about $9,400,000 a year, until ended by voters.
Official ballot arguments
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Supporters say
No public statements in favor were found.
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.