Local Voter Approved Tax Measures

Over the years, Culver City voters have approved several local tax measures. Below is a list of the City's voter-approved tax measures with links to more information on how they may affect you or your business.  

Measure BL: Updating Culver City Business License Tax Rates

In the November 2022 election, Culver City residents can vote on Measure BL, which proposes updating the City's business license tax rates and business classifications. Measure BL is a "general tax," not a "special tax," and may be used for general City purposes, including for services like emergency response, addressing homelessness and maintaining parks.

More information on Measure BL

 

Measure RE: Marginal Tax Rate for the City's Real Estate Transfer Tax

At the November 2020 election, Culver City residents voted to approve Measure RE. Measure RE establishes a marginal tax rate with four brackets, based on sales price or value, for the City's real estate transfer tax effective April 1, 2021.

More information on Measure RE

 

Measure CC: The Continuation of City Services Transactions and Use Tax

During the Special Election on March 3, 2020, Culver City residents can vote on Measure CC: the continuation of the current Measure Y half-cent sales tax. If approved by Culver City voters, Measure CC would extend Measure Y by 10 more years. The half-cent sales tax would continue to generate approximately $9.8 million dollars annually until 2033.

More information on Measure CC

Related: More information on Measure Y, half-cent sales tax

 

Measure C: The Culver City Neighborhood Safety and City Services Protection Measure

On November 6, 2018, Culver City residents voted to approve Measure C, the Culver City Neighborhood Safety and City Services Protection Sales Tax, a quarter-cent sales tax, to maintain the current level of public safety efforts including 911 emergency response, firefighters, police officers and paramedics–and fund City services such as after school youth programs, senior services and street repairs.

More Information on Measure C

 

Measure CW: The Clean Water, Clean Beach Parcel Tax

During November 8, 2016 Special Municipal Election, Culver City residents voted to approve Measure CW, the Clean Water, Clean Beach Parcel Tax. Funds raised by Measure CW will be used for improvements in water quality in Ballona Creek, Marina del Rey, Santa Monica Bay, and the Pacific Ocean.  

More Information on Measure CW