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Utility users tax in Pacifica

Pacifica's own rules on utility users tax, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Pacifica Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Pacifica's code says

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Tax on electricity
  • The electricity tax is 6.5% of the charges.
    § 3-11.06 · code text
    The tax imposed by this section shall be at the rate of six and one-half (6.5%) percent on the charges made for such energy for each service user
Tax on gas
  • The gas tax is 6.5% of the charges.
    § 3-11.07 · code text
    The tax imposed by this section shall be at the rate of six and one-half (6.5%) percent on the charges made for such gas for each service user
Exemptions
  • Low-income households meeting HUD lower or very-low income limits for San Mateo County can get an exemption.
    Applies: The exemption ends May 31 each year unless renewal is applied for and approved before then.
    § 3-11.05 · code text
    All exemptions for persons who qualify as low income residential service users shall expire on May 31st of each year, unless application for renewal is made and approved beforehand.
  • Residential users aged 62 or older may apply for an exemption.
    Applies: The applicant must hold the account at the service address and personally pay the utility bill.
    § 3-11.05 · code text
    Residential service users who have reached the age of sixty-two (62) may apply to the Tax Administrator for an exemption to the taxes imposed by this chapter.
  • Users who power needed home medical devices or equipment for a medical condition or disability may apply for an exemption.
    § 3-11.05 · code text
    Service users who use electrical or gas energy in their residences to power special medical devices or medical equipment directly necessary as a result of a medical condition or physical disability may apply for an exemption to the taxes imposed by this chapter.

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Does Pacifica charge a utility users tax?

Pacifica's code: The electricity tax is 6.5% of the charges. (§ 3-11.06); The gas tax is 6.5% of the charges. (§ 3-11.07).

General information, not legal advice.

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