La Mesa City Council Approves Cannabis Tax Increase to 5%
La Mesa's City Council has voted to increase its cannabis tax rate from 4% to 5%, bringing it in line with neighboring cities like Lemon Grove and Oceanside. This move aims to stabilize city revenue, which has been impacted by…
San Diego, CA, July 29, 2026 —
La Mesa City Council has voted to raise the city’s cannabis tax rate from 4% to 5%. The decision aligns La Mesa’s tax rate with those of nearby municipalities, including Lemon Grove and Oceanside.
This tax adjustment is intended to bolster the city’s financial stability, addressing challenges posed by declining sales tax revenues and escalating public service costs. Officials anticipate that the increased tax rate will generate an estimated annual revenue exceeding $750,000.
The city aims for the increased tax burden to be primarily borne by a regional customer base, rather than falling disproportionately on La Mesa residents. Following the increase, La Mesa’s cannabis tax rates are expected to remain competitive within the broader region, particularly when compared to the rates in the city of San Diego.
Story summarized from the original created by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego on timesofsandiego.com, see more information here.
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