Enhanced Revenues, Empowered Leaders, Effective Governance
HdL services provide the revenue and key economic insights you require to effectively lead your local government agency. Our technology-driven resources for data analysis and reporting capabilities provide immediate and convenient access to the most up-to-date tax and fee information available. HdL's team has decades of direct experience in municipal finance, budgeting and economic development which allows us to provide the expertise and analysis needed to maximize your revenue streams.
Delivering revenue, insight and efficiency to local governments since 1983
"Their technical knowledge about revenue and their breadth of experience in local government provide a broad perspective that is uniquely helpful particularly in a challenging economy.”
— City of Cerritos
“On behalf of the City, we wish to thank HdL for all your expertise and support on the matter - it was tremendous! With all the statistics, metrics and facts, that enabled us to be transparent and enabled public engagement for an informed decision making process and ultimate vote at the ballot box."
— City of Monterey
“HdL stands out from the competition in terms of their consistent performance, excellent service and in-depth knowledge of property and sales tax rules, regulations, trends and historical data.”
— City of Huntington Beach
“The level of detail and analysis they provide is something we could never do in-house with our limited resources. The staff is exceptionally qualified and the quality of work presented is superb.”
— City of Encinitas
“I have always been impressed with the accuracy of the work product that is submitted to the City from HdL, as well as their willingness to work with the City on special requests.”
— City of Vista
HdL has recovered over $4 billion dollars in lost revenue for our clients.
HdL is trusted by over 800 local government agencies.
HdL maintains a client retention rate of 99.6%.
In The News
California Legislative Update 2026
September 8th, 2026More than 5,000 bills were introduced during California's 2025-26 legislative session, with hundreds of fiscal measures shelved through Appropriations committees' suspense files before reaching the floor for consideration. The Legislature adjourned for the 2025-2026 season on August 31st. Many of the initiatives HdL has been watching did not progress, and just under one-third of all measures introduced have passed both the Assembly and Senate and await the governor's signature no later than September 30th.
California Sales Tax Trends and Economic Drivers Report – Q1 2026 Data
July 6th, 2026Recent sales tax analysis continues to diverge from broader economic sentiment, even as consumer confidence reached a low point in May. Despite this, spending on taxable goods and services is projected to finish FY 2025–26 approximately 3% above prior-year results, with modest growth expected in the coming year. Across sectors, inflation, interest rates, and price increases remain key factors influencing future revenues. While spending patterns vary across household income levels, recent trends point to a resilient economy. Overall, the near-term outlook remains positive heading into FY 2026–27.