Local Taxes & Fees in Monterey County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Monterey County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Monterey County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Business Tax Classification

Monterey County does not tax all businesses; Monterey County Code Section 7.02.060 requires a business license only for three classes operating in the unincorporated area: commercial cannabis activity, hotels, and Commercial Vacation Rentals, Homestays, and Limited Vacation Rentals. Every other business is outside Chapter 7.02's licensing and fee scheme entirely.

Monterey County Business License Classes

Some Restrictions

Monterey County Code § 7.02.060

A license shall be procured immediately before the commencement, operation or maintenance of any of the following businesses: A. Commercial cannabis activity as defined by Section 7.90.030(H) of the Monterey County Code, as may be amended from time-to-time. B. All hotels, as defined by Section 5.40.020(A) of the Monterey County Code, as may be amended from time to time. C. All Commercial Vacati...

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Local Taxes & Fees by City in Monterey County

1 cities in Monterey County have their own local taxes & fees rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

SalinasPop. 163,542

1 verified rule • Business Tax Classification

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