CALCULATION OF APPROPRIATION LIMIT FROM
TAX PROCEEDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
2024-25 Appropriation Limit $ 270,944,610
Multiplied by the appropriation limit change factors:
1. Change in the Local Non-Residential Construction: 1.1085
2. Santa Barbara County Population Change Factor 1.0119 Total appropriation limit change factor 1.1217
2025-26 Appropriation Limit
$ 303,918,569
2025-26 Estimated Proceeds of Taxes Subject to Appropriation Limit $ 98,099,246
Appropriation limit change factors:
1. Greater of:
Change in the Local Non-Residential Construction: 10.85% Change in California per Capita Income: 6.44%
Income Change Factor: 1 + 0.1085 1.1085
2. Greater of:
City of Santa Maria Population Change Factor:
2024 110,885
2025 112,208
Change 1,323
Percentage Change: 1,323 / 110,885 = 1.19%
Santa Barbara County Population Change Factor
2024 438,575
2025 441,339
Change 2,764
Percentage Change: 2,764 / 438,575 = 0.63%
Population Change Factor: 1 + 0.0119 = 1.0119
Posted for Public on 06/09/2025 EXHIBIT A