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Payments accepted by mail, City Hall drop box on H Street, online, by phone or in person.
Business Operations Tax - Apply or Renew online. All cannabis businesses need to obtain a Conditional Use Permit from Planning and a Business Operating Permit from the Office of Cannabis Management prior to to operating. Cannabis businesses pay a business tax of 4% of their gross receipts. Taxes are remitted on a monthly basis.
A Service Fee will soon be applied to credit card transactions to cover processing costs. Service fees are valuable tools to help the City operate more efficiently and create a better customer experience. If you prefer not to pay a 'Service Fee', there are still various self-serve payment methods available. Additionally, you can utilize more traditional payment methods, such as ACH (where accepted), checks or money orders which can be mailed or submitted in person. Thank you for your understanding.
Cannabis cash payments over $2,000 require an appointment. If paying under $2,000 you may come to our public counter during regular business hours. View cash payment instructions.
Public Counter Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please be aware that if you arrive at your appointment unprepared, you will be asked to reschedule which will not extend the due date for your tax payment. Late payments will be subject to a late fee.
Cannabis cash payment appointment
Cash payment verification form
By Credit Card or eCheck
Pay your cannabis tax bill online. You will need your account number and PIN number located on your tax renewal.
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Contact Ranelle Kawasaki for information.
By Mail
Send a check or money order to City of Sacramento, ATTN: Cannabis Tax, 915 I Street, Room 1201, Sacramento, CA 95822
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