Real Property Transfer Tax Foreclosure Exception Ballot Measure
Oakland
Summary
Voters will decide in November on a measure to remove transfer tax exemptions for certain foreclosure transactions, generating counter-cyclical revenue for the city.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated to generate $4 million to $13 million annually for the general purpose fund.
The city general fund and public services.
Institutional lenders and corporate entities acquiring distressed properties.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council/Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board — July 7, 2026
Voters will decide in November on a measure to remove transfer tax exemptions for certain foreclosure transactions, generating counter-cyclical revenue for the city.
* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — January 20, 2026
The city is moving forward with placing property tax liens on over 1,800 parcels for unpaid business taxes, penalties, and administrative fees totaling $5.5 million. Officials noted that while the total has dropped due to outreach, unpaid amounts go straight to the general fund.
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