On June 6, 2017, the voters of Santa Rosa approved Measure D, implementing a Cannabis Business Tax for the City of Santa Rosa.
Taxes
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.
Tax Rates (set by Council Resolution 2017-035)
| Cultivation | 2% of gross receipts or $5.00 per square foot.
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| Manufacturing | 1% of gross receipts |
| Distribution | 0% |
| Retail (Dispensary) Medical | 0% |
| Retail (Dispensary) Adult Use | 3% |
Tax Schedules
| Quarter | Dates of Quarter | Tax Due By |
| 1st | January 1 - March 31 | April 30 |
| 2nd | April 1 - June 30 | July 31 |
| 3rd | July 1 - September 30 | October 31 |
| 4th | October 1 - December 31 | January 31 |
Tax Forms