Carmel-by-the-Sea Measure M is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in California.
What it does
Increase the city's hotel tax from 10% to 12%
On your ballot
To upgrade streets/sidewalks, address beach erosion, enhance wildfire preparedness, maintain City trees, and fund other general government purposes in City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, shall the measure establishing a new 2% transient occupancy tax, paid by lodging guests, in addition to the existing 10% transient occupancy tax, increasing the total tax rate to 12%, with the new 2% tax generating approximately $1,900,000 annually, and the total 12% tax generating $11,700,000 annually, until ended by voters, be adopted?
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports increasing the city's hotel tax from 10% to 12%.
