Berkeley · Tax measure · Nov 3, 2026
Measure V: Transactions and use (sales) general tax
Measure V is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot in Berkeley. This page summarizes the official documents; every statement links to its source, and we take no position on how you should vote.
The question on your ballot
“Shall the measure levying a 0.5% sales tax in Berkeley, increasing the total sales tax rate in the City to 10.75%, estimated to generate $9,000,000 to $10,000,000 annually, with proceeds placed into the General Fund for general City uses, including but not limited to sustaining fire, police and 911 dispatch services, youth and senior services, and community programs, until ended by the voters, with independent audits, be adopted?”A YES vote means
A “Yes” vote is a vote in favor of the tax, which would increase the sales tax rate in Berkeley by one-half of one percent (0.5%).
City Attorney's Impartial Analyses, Nov. 2026 (City of Berkeley)
A NO vote means
A “No” vote is a vote against the tax, which would not increase the sales tax rate in Berkeley by one-half of one percent (0.5%).
City Attorney's Impartial Analyses, Nov. 2026 (City of Berkeley)
What it takes to pass
This measure will be approved if it receives a simple majority of “Yes” votes.
City Attorney's Impartial Analyses, Nov. 2026 (City of Berkeley)
The money
The measure would bring the aggregate sales tax rate in Berkeley to 10.75%, subject to voter approval of any other sales tax increases applicable in the City.
City Attorney's Impartial Analyses, Nov. 2026 (City of Berkeley)
The City estimates the tax will generate $9 to $10 million annually.
City Attorney's Impartial Analyses, Nov. 2026 (City of Berkeley)
This would be a general tax, meaning the revenue from the tax would be placed into the General Fund and could be spent on any valid municipal purpose.
City Attorney's Impartial Analyses, Nov. 2026 (City of Berkeley)
If adopted, the tax would go into effect beginning April 1, 2027, and last until ended by the voters.
City Attorney's Impartial Analyses, Nov. 2026 (City of Berkeley)
Read the official documents
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