San Rafael Measure W is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in California.
What it does
Increase the city's property transfer tax rate from 0.2% to 1%
On your ballot
San Rafael Essential Services Protection Measure. To provide locally controlled funding for essential city services, such as fire protection, paramedics, rapid 9-1-1 emergency response times; preventing street/road deterioration; addressing impacts of homelessness/litter/illegal dumping; and other services, shall the City of San Rafael’s measure be adopted increasing the current real property transfer tax rate from 0.2% to 1% (only paid upon sale), generating approximately $7,500,000 annually until ended by voters, with annual audits and public spending disclosure?
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports increasing the property transfer tax rate paid upon sale from 0.2% to 1% to fund general city services.
