Albany Measure S is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in California.
What it does
Replace the existing real property transfer tax of $15 per $1,000 with rates ranging from $10 to $30 per $1,000 based on the property’s purchase price, generating an estimated additional $1 million annually for general city services until ended by voters
On your ballot
To support City of Albany general services, with funding that cannot be taken by Sacramento, including: street and park maintenance, recreation, public safety, and environmental programs, shall a measure adjusting the City's real property transfer tax rate from $15.00 to between $10.00 and $30.00 per $1,000 purchased, depending upon the property's purchase price, providing an additional $1,000,000 annually, until ended by voters, with all funds remaining local be adopted?
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports replacing the existing real property transfer tax of $15 per $1,000 with rates ranging from $10 to $30 per $1,000 based on the property’s purchase price, generating an estimated additional $1 million annually for general city services until ended by voters.
