What Does Measure U cost?

September 9, 2024

Measure U is a local sales tax measure that costs one-half-cent per dollar. This equates to an additional five cents per $10 of taxable sales, or 50 cents per $100. Some exemptions apply to Sales Tax, such as most groceries, prescription medicine and many medical supplies, rent, utilities, diapers, and feminine hygiene products. No taxes apply to these exempt items. For a complete list of all the sales and use tax exemptions, please visit the California Tax Service Center at https://www.taxes.ca.gov/.