Measure FD: Proposed Fire Department half-cent

Would go to a special fund for the Fire Department: hiring firefighters and paramedics, vehicles and equipment, fire stations and brush clearance. It can only be collected in a year when the Fire Department's share of the City's discretionary budget is at least its 10-year average.

StatusOn the ballot

RateWould add ½ cent in the City of LA (10.25% to 10.75%)

City Administrative Officer's estimate, per year$345M

Approved by votersOn the November 3, 2026 ballot

In effect—

EndsNo end date if passedThe ordinance says the tax stays in effect until repealed by the voters. It is not collected in any fiscal year when the City fails to meet the LAFD minimum funding requirement. If passed, it starts the first calendar quarter more than 110 days after adoption; the exact start date is not confirmed. Source

Not in effect. On the November 3, 2026 ballot. Needs a simple majority because it was placed by petition. Could start as early as April 1, 2027. It is not included in the tax receipt unless voters approve it.

Background and sources

Supporters, including the firefighters' union that gathered the signatures, say the department is far smaller than it should be and response times are too slow. Opponents, including the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and the Police Protective League, say LA's sales tax is already high and the measure has no end date. Tally LA does not take positions on ballot measures.

Source: Measure FD: what to know about the proposed sales tax for the Fire Department

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On the November 3, 2026 ballot. Needs a simple majority because it was placed by petition. Could start as early as April 1, 2027.