Sales Tax Information
The voters of the City of Arroyo Grande approved a one-half percent retail transactions and use tax in the November 2006 General Election ("Measure O-06). As a result, the sales tax rate increased to 7 3/4% beginning April 1, 2007. It is estimated that the local tax will generate $1.4 million annually in additional revenue for the City, and it will be used to fund future needs identified in the City's long-range financial plan, including transportation projects, infrastructure improvements, public safety, and improvements to City facilities necessary to comply with Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. The new transactions and use tax must be charged on all tangible personal property that is delivered or placed into use within the Arroyo Grande city limits.
Additionally, effective April 1, 2009, the State sales and use tax rate increased by 1% and will continue to be in effect through June 30, 2011. Therefore, the total sales tax rate for the City of Arroyo Grande is currently 8 3/4%.
City Address Listing
In order to determine if a purchase is subject to the city tax increment, please click on the following link for a listing of addresses that are located within the city limits of Arroyo Grande: Address Listing.
More Information
If you are a Seller or a Purchaser and need information about the local tax, contact the California State Board of Equalization, Local Revenue Allocation Unit (916) 324-3000. The following Board of Equalization publications relate to district taxes (Transactions & Use Taxes):
For information specific to a business or industry, review the Board of Equalization's publication list:
The Board of Equalization Local and District taxes web page also has helpful information for sellers and purchasers:
For additional information, contact the California Board of Equalization (800) 400-7115.