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Los Angeles County Certifies Measure ER, Raising Sales Tax to 10.25%

Backers say the half‑cent increase will generate roughly $1 billion a year for hospitals and local public‑health programs.

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A polling worker helps direct a voter, right, at Beverly Hills City Hall on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Overview

  • County election officials certified Measure ER in late June and the levy will raise the combined county sales rate from 9.75% to 10.25% when it takes effect on October 1, 2026.
  • Supporters project the new half‑cent tax will bring about $1 billion annually to fund hospitals, county public‑health departments and assistance for low‑income residents.
  • The measure followed state action authorizing the ballot question and proponents including St. John’s Community Health and SEIU led the campaign for passage.
  • Opponents warn the higher rate will raise everyday costs for households, give shoppers an incentive to buy outside the county, and they have pressed for stricter rules on how revenue is spent.
  • Measure ER continues a recent pattern of local levies in Los Angeles County and could push some city and county combined sales rates near 12 percent, a change that may affect retail behavior and local budgets.