Indian Wells · Tax measure · Nov 3, 2026
Measure H: Clarifying nonprofit exemption from city admissions tax
Measure H is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot in Indian Wells. 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
“CLARIFYING NONPROFIT EXEMPTION FROM CITY ADMISSIONS TAX. To safeguard tax-exemption benefits for residents and visitors who purchase tickets for events sponsored by charitable, religious, public service and political organizations, shall the voters approve updates to the City’s admissions-tax ordinance?”A NO vote means
A no vote does not approve the amended admissions-tax exemptions.
The money
The 2005 Measure H set a city admissions tax at a maximum rate of 10 percent of the admission charge.
The existing exemption for admission charges paid by event sponsors would stay in effect.
Organizations seeking an exemption would have to show the Director of Finance that they are in good standing.
How it got on the ballot
The City Council placed Measure H on the ballot on July 2, 2026.
The official arguments
These are the arguments filed with the county for the official voter guide. They are written by their authors, not by the city or by us. We summarize what each says, not whether it is accurate.
Argument in favor
Says the admissions tax was never meant to apply to charitable, religious or political events or hotel events, and Measure H fixes that.
Signed by Greg Sanders, Bruce Bahneman, Diane Bielen, Donald Morgan, Dana Reed
Read the official documents
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