Citywide Survey

View our National Citizen Survey reports.

Budget & Financial Statements

Here you will find information about our City budget, financial statements, and sales tax reports.

1. Budget

   The City Council / Agency Board is committed to strategic planning and goal setting. The Council and Management staff routinely conduct two strategic planning sessions a year, one in June and one in January. The long-term goals and six-month objectives developed in these sessions form the basis for the development of the budget. Proposed budgets are presented to Council / Board in May of each year and a follow up study session follows. Two public meetings are held in June to discuss the budget and hear community input. The budget is adopted in June.

2. Insurance Requirements

   Learn about insurance requirements for contractors.

3. Financial Statements

   The Basic Financial Statements for the City of Seaside and the Seaside County Sanitation District present audited financial information for the twelve month period ending June 30th.

4. Sales Tax Reports

   The City's sales tax consultant, HDL, prepares a quarterly sales tax report. The report discusses sales tax activity in the City of Seaside.

Fees & Charges (PDF)

Fees & Charges (PDF)

Check & Draft Register

Payroll is processed biweekly, checks are mailed on Fridays and electronic payments are processed periodically throughout the month.

Forms & Documents

Browse through the Finance Department forms and documents.

Licenses

Here you will have access to business licenses and dog licenses.

1. Business License

   Any person transacting or carrying on any business within the city limits of Seaside are required to obtain a City Business License. It is unlawful for a person to operate any business in the city without first having procured a license from the city.

2. Dog License

   Every person owning, having charge, care, control or custody over any dog, four months and older, must purchase a license and tag for the dog.

Redevelopment Dissolution Reports

View a list of recognized obligation payment schedule (ROPS) documents.

Transient Occupancy Tax

Any person renting a hotel/motel room in the City of Seaside must pay a twelve percent (12%) transient occupancy tax (TOT) on the total amount paid for the room. The tax is paid directly to the hotel/ motel (operator) and the operator will remit to the City.

Finance

The Finance Division has several areas of responsibility including General Accounting, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Budget, Grants, and Debt Services. The Division provides accurate accounting of all revenues and expenditures, including preparation of financial statements, annual budgets, other financial reports, and supports the preparation of the annual audited financial statements. Payroll processes the biweekly payroll for the City’s employees, including payments to vendors of payroll benefits, and other payroll related issues. Accounts Receivable handles billing and collections for water, business licenses, vehicle abatement and other City services. Accounts Payable makes accurate and timely payments to vendors, for goods and services rendered to all City Departments.