Legislation Details

File #: 260178    Version: Name: Business and Tax Regulations Code - Real Property Transfer Tax Rates and Penalties
Type: Ordinance Status: Pending Committee Action
Introduced: 3/24/2026 In control: Budget and Finance Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to, for transfers occurring on or after July 1, 2026: halve the real property transfer tax rate from 5.5% to 2.75% when the consideration or value of the property conveyed equals or exceeds $10,000,000 but is less than $25,000,000, and from 6% to 3% when the consideration or value equals or exceeds $25,000,000; exempt from these reductions the transfer of single-family residences; reduce the penalties for delinquent real property transfer taxes; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Sponsors: Mayor, Bilal Mahmood, Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
Attachments: 1. Leg Ver1, 2. Leg Dig Ver1, 3. FYI CEQA 022726, 4. FYI Referral 022726, 5. Leg Ver2, 6. Leg Dig Ver2, 7. MYR Cover Ltr 032426, 8. FYI CEQA 032726, 9. FYI Referral 032726, 10. Public Correspondence
Legislation Details
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