PERRIS, Calif. (July 29, 2026) - In a unanimous 4-0 vote, the Perris City Council has approved placing a warehouse business license tax measure on the upcoming election ballot. The measure is called the Perris Distribution Facilities, Industrial Business and Truck Yards Tax Measure. If approved by local voters, the measure would establish an annual business license tax of $0.10 per square foot on commercial warehouse facilities operating within city limits. The measure would raise about $2.5M a year to support the City’s General Fund, providing public safety, fire response and parks and recreation services.
The warehouse business tax is structured to generate local revenue to address the infrastructure and community impacts associated with industrial and logistics facilities, including heavy road wear and tear, traffic management, and elevated demands on emergency services.
"Our city has seen substantial industrial business growth, and it is vital that our local infrastructure keeps pace," said Mayor Michael M. Vargas. "By placing this measure on the ballot, we are giving Perris voters the opportunity to decide how we fund essential community priorities—such as repairing damaged streets, enhancing public safety, and maintaining city parks—without the burden landing solely on our residents."
Measure Overview
- Tax Rate: $0.10 (ten cents) per square foot annually on warehouse facilities and indexed against the consumer price index
- Applicability: Applies to non-ecommerce industrial warehouse and distribution businesses operating within Perris city limits that are over 50,000 square feet in size.
- Local Benefit: 100% of generated funds stay in Perris to support local infrastructure, street maintenance, public safety, and parks.
- Voter Choice: Requires a majority vote of Perris voters to pass.
Next Steps & Voting Information
With the City Council’s unanimous decision, the measure will be officially submitted to Riverside County election officials to appear on the upcoming ballot. Registered voters residing within the City of Perris will have the opportunity to vote on the measure during the November 2026 General Election. The City has launched a public information page about the City’s budget, details on the proposed measure, and other election-related facts to ensure transparency and easy access to information. Visit
www.cityofperris.org/warehousetax to learn more.
For additional details regarding the measure, City Council agendas, or voter registration, please visit the City of Perris website at
cityofperris.org.
