Updated for 2026

Fullerton Sales Tax 2026: What Voters Need to Know

Fullerton officials have been exploring two proposed half-cent sales tax measures for a future ballot—one for infrastructure and one for public safety. This website tracks the proposals, links to official documents and local reporting, and preserves the history of the 2020 Measure S campaign.

Last updated: April 12, 2026

Why This Matters

Fullerton's city government has been discussing new sales tax measures while facing significant budget challenges. Whether you support or oppose new taxes, it's important to understand what's being proposed. Read the full 2026 overview to see official sources and key questions voters should ask.

Key Facts at a Glance

7.75%

Current Fullerton sales tax rate

Source: CDTFA rate table

2

Proposed measures: infrastructure and public safety

Source: City agenda materials

$13.7M

Projected deficit for next fiscal year

Source: Voice of OC

$2.9M

Accounting error disclosed in spring 2026

Source: Fullerton Observer

Explore the Issues

2026 Tax Measures

What's being proposed, the current tax rate, budget context, and key questions voters should ask.

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Why Some Residents Oppose

Concerns about cost burden, accountability, and whether new taxes will solve structural budget issues.

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News & Sources

Official city documents, local reporting from Voice of OC and Fullerton Observer, and more.

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