Cannabis Industry Tax
On June 6, 2017, the voters of Santa Rosa approved Measure D, implementing a Cannabis Business Tax for the City of Santa Rosa.
The tax ordinance adopted by the City authorizes a cannabis business tax in the City of Santa Rosa on cultivation up to $25 per square foot (annually adjusted by CPI) or 8% of gross receipts, and on other cannabis businesses up to 8% of gross receipts, to maintain financial stability for city services such as addressing cannabis industry impacts, public safety, affordable housing, and youth programs.
| 2017/2018 Tax Rates (set by Council Resolution 2017-035) |
|
|---|---|
| Cultivation | 2% of gross receipts or $5.00 per square foot. |
| Manufacturing | 1% of gross receipts |
| Distribution | 0% |
| Retail (Dispensary) Medical | 0% |
| Retail (Dispensary) Adult Use | 3% |
Tax Schedule
2017 3rd Quarter: July 1 - September 30 (Tax due October 31, 2017)2017 4th Quarter: October 1 - December 31 (Tax Due January 31, 2018)
2018 1st Quarter: January 1 - March 31 (Tax Due April 30, 2018)
2018 2nd Quarter: April 1 - June 30 (Tax Due July 31, 2018)
Tax Forms
Backgound Information on the Cannabis Business Tax and Measure D
- Cannabis business tax presentation to the City Council on March 7, 2017
- Cannabis business tax ordinance
- Resolution RES-2017-035: Ordering Special Election, approving ballot language and setting initial tax rates for 2-year term
- Ballot Argument presentation to the City Council on March 14th, 2017
- Election Info for Santa Rosa Cannabis Business Tax (Measure D) – June 6, 2017