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L.A. County sales tax rises to 10.25% today under Measure ER — about $1B a year for healthcare
Starting Oct. 1, the countywide sales tax climbs from 9.75% to 10.25%, topping 11% in cities like West Hollywood, Pasadena and Santa Monica. The five-year Measure ER tax is expected to raise about $1 billion annually for healthcare and public health. Groceries, prescriptions and medical equipment are exempt.
Why it matters
Shopping in Los Angeles County costs a little more starting today. The countywide sales tax rises from 9.75% to 10.25%, and in cities including West Hollywood, Pasadena and Santa Monica it reaches 11% or more. This is Measure ER, the Essential Services Restoration Act approved by voters in June — a five-year tax expected to bring in about $1 billion a year, dedicated to county healthcare and public health services.
Full report
The half-cent increase adds 50 cents of tax for every $100 in taxable purchases. Revenue goes into the county's general fund to support public hospitals, community clinics and public health programs, offsetting reductions in federal and state funding. The measure includes accountability provisions such as annual independent audits and public reporting. Groceries such as unprepared food, prescription medications and certain medical equipment remain exempt.
Critics including County Supervisor Kathryn Barger argue the tax adds to the cost of living, while supporters say the healthcare safety net urgently needs the funding. The rate stays in effect through October 1, 2031. Residents can look up the exact rate for their address on the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) website.
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