Parcel Tax
What is a Parcel Tax and how it the funds will be used
What is a Parcel Tax and how it the funds will be used
What is a Parcel Tax and how it the funds will be used
A Parcel Tax is a property tax that is levied on all parcels of taxable real property in Sausalito Marin City School District (“District”) to expand programs for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM); enhance career training and college readiness courses; provide competitive wages for teachers and staff and hire counselors and mental health professionals. It is a fair way to ensure the students’ needs are met while providing funding for important services that directly impact their educational targets.
How Will the Parcel Tax Work?
• Tax Rate: parcel tax at $0.15/building area square foot up to 23,000 square feet and $25/unimproved parcel
• Duration: 8 years
• Exemptions: a. Low-Income Seniors, or b. SSI for disability, or c. SSDI may be eligible for exemptions.
• Payment: The parcel tax will be included with your regular property tax bill.
EXEMPTION APPLICATION FORM
EXEMPTION APPLICATION FORM
EXEMPTION APPLICATION FORM
The tax is $0.15 per building square foot, up to a maximum of 23,000 square feet. For example, the annual cost to a property owner for a 1,000 sq ft home would be $150. The annual cost for a 2,500 sq ft home would be $375. The tax is capped for buildings larger than 23,000 sq ft. The tax will be assessed starting July 1, 2025. Please visit www.smusd.org to see a tax calculator that can estimate your tax. There is no escalation clause in the tax. It will not increase each year.
Applications are due by May 30 of the fiscal year.
Measure G Parcel Tax Exemptions Available:
- Low-Income Senior Exemptions: Property owners who attain 65 years of age prior to June 30 of the tax year
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Persons in Family/Household
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Annual: 2024 FMR
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Month: 2024 FMR
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Efficiency
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$27,504
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$2,292
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One-Bedroom
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$33,816
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$2,818
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Two-Bedroom
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$40,308
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$3,359
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Three-Bedroom
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$46,944
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$3,912
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Four-Bedroom
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$53,676
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$4,473
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- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDI): Property owners receiving SSI or SSDI, regardless of age. SSDI recipient’s yearly income does not exceed 250% of the 2012 federal poverty guidelines issued by the United States Department of Health and Human Services as shown below:
2012 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Continuous States and District of Columbia
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Persons in Family/Household
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Annual: 250% of 2012 Guidelines
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Month: 250% of 2012 Guidelines
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1
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$31,900
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$2,327
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2
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$43,100
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$3,152
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3
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$54,300
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$3,977
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4
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$65,500
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$4,802
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How to Apply for the Measure G Exemption:
Complete the Measure G Exemption Application and include the following documentation (copies only).
- Ownership Verification: A current Property Tax Bill indication your ownership of the property
- Age Verification: A valid California Driver’s License or Identification Card or Passport
- Occupancy Verification: A current utility bill (electric or cable) in applicant's name with service address
- (SSI/SSDI only) Benefits Verification Letter: A current Benefits Verification Letter may be obtained by calling the Social Security Administration at (800)772-1213
Once you receive the SSI/SSDI exemption, you are required to provide an updated benefits verification letter annually to continue to receive the exemption.
If you have questions about this form, please call the Parcel Tax Administrator at (844) 332-0549 or email: OAPSupport@sci-cg.com.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who will be pay the parcel tax?
All property owners within the District boundary with taxable parcels will pay the tax.
How will the funds be spent?
The funds collected from the parcel tax will be allocated directly to the specific program services mentioned above. An annual report submitted to the Board by December 31 will detail the funds collected and expended.
How do I know if I qualify for an exemption?
If you are Low-Income seniors 65 or older on or before May 30 of the current year, you own and live in the property, you may qualify for a senior exemption. Property owners that receive SSI for a disability that own and reside in the property and those receiving SSDI benefits and whose income falls below the 2012 poverty guidelines, may qualify for an exemption. Please download the application or apply online: https://oap.sci-cg.com/Login.aspx?did=SMCSD
