City of Monterey Finance Department

Finance Department

Department head: Lauren Lai

735 Pacific St, Suite A, Monterey, CA 93940

Administration: (831) 646-3940
Accounts Payable: (831) 646-3943
Payroll: (831) 646-3942
Revenue (accounts receivable, pet licenses, business licenses): (831) 646-3944

This department is responsible for all of the financial management functions for the city. These includes the comprehensive annual financial report, city fees and charges, budget data, and city ordinances pertaining to the business license tax, visitor accommodation facilities tax, transient occupancy tax, and utility users tax.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.