Oceanside Voters to Decide on Half-Percent Sales Tax Hike

Oceanside residents will vote this November on a proposal to increase the city's sales tax rate by half a percentage point, from 8.25 percent to 8.75 percent. The Oceanside City Council voted June 24, 2026, to place the measure on the November 3, 2026, ballot. If approved, the hike aims to generate a new, locally controlled funding source for critical city infrastructure, public safety, and quality-of-life initiatives, directly impacting how the city maintains streets, parks, and essential servi