On April 30, 2024 the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance 6471 amending the County's Cannabis Business Tax Ordinance (codified in Sonoma County Code Chapter 35).
All businesses engaged in a cannabis industry are assessed taxes by state license type. The information below can be used as an approximate guide to estimate taxes for a business engaged in growing cannabis or manufacturing cannabis related products.
Cultivation Tax Rates for fiscal year 2024-2025 (effective July 1, 2024)
Cultivation Type
Rate Per Square Foot
Outdoor
$0.69
Mixed-Light
$2.51
Indoor
$7.58
Supply Chain Business Tax Rates for fiscal year 2024-2025 (effective July 1, 2024)
Taxes for businesses involved in cannabis-related manufacturing processes will be based on gross receipts. The tax rates for various operator types are listed below.