EXHIBIT A
CALCULATION OF APPROPRIATION LIMIT FROM
TAX PROCEEDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
2025-26 Appropriation Limit $ 303,918,569
Multiplied by the appropriation limit change factors:
1. Change in the Local Non-Residential Construction: 1.0495
2. Santa Barbara County Population Change Factor 1.0151 Total appropriation limit change factor 1.0653
2026-27 Appropriation Limit
$ 323,764,452
2026-27 Estimated Proceeds of Taxes Subject to Appropriation Limit $ 97,014,449
Appropriation limit change factors:
1. Greater of:
Change in the Local Non-Residential Construction: 3.42% Change in California per Capita Income: 4.95%
Income Change Factor: 1 + 0.0495 1.0495
2. Greater of:
City of Santa Maria Population Change Factor:
2025 111,356
2026 113,041
Change 1,685
Percentage Change: 1,685 / 111,356 = 1.51%
Santa Barbara County Population Change Factor
2025 439,499
2026 438,902
Change -597
Percentage Change: -597 / 439,499 = -0.14%
Population Change Factor: 1 + 0.0151 = 1.0151
Posted for Public on 06/22/2026