Measure Q Cannabis Tax Revenue Allocation for Housing
Summary
The council debated a proposed first-time homebuyer grant program funded by Measure Q cannabis tax revenues before voting to defer the plan to a study session to explore broader housing trust fund priorities.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Involves an initial measure fund balance of approximately $550,000 and ongoing annual revenues of about $242,000.
Prospective first-time homebuyers seeking down-payment assistance in Costa Mesa's high-cost housing market.
Taxpayers or proponents of alternative infrastructure and public safety projects seeking general fund or cannabis revenue allocations.
Mentions & discussions (2)
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (Work) — September 8, 2026
The city is deciding how to use approximately $842,000 generated from the Measure Q retail cannabis tax. Council members are weighing whether to fund a first-time homebuyer grant program, contribute to the Housing Trust Fund, or redirect the money elsewhere.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY — June 16, 2026
The council debated a proposed first-time homebuyer grant program funded by Measure Q cannabis tax revenues before voting to defer the plan to a study session to explore broader housing trust fund priorities.
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