Hayward Business License Tax Modernization

What happened

According to City of Hayward’s public record item, Hayward Business License Tax Modernization, Hayward Business License Tax Modernization On June 2, 2026, the Hayward City Council voted unanimously to place a measure on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot seeking Hayward voter approval of an ordinance updating the City’s Business License Tax (BLT). In so doing, the Council also approved a resolution calling for the drafting of a ballot argument to be included in the Alameda County Voter Information Guide for the Nov. 3 election explaining the BLT and the importance of updating the tax. What is the Hayward Business License Tax? The Hayward Business License Tax is an annual fee paid by businesses that are registered to operate in Hayward. The amount paid is based on a flat rate applied by business category, a business’s total number of employees or its level of gross receipts. How is Business License Tax revenue used by the City? The Hayward Business License Tax is a general tax. It raises rev

Context

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Source

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