San Rafael’s Tax Hike Proposal | San Francisco News

San Rafael is pushing to raise its real property transfer tax from 0.2% to 1% to fund critical services like police, fire, roads, and parks — a move that could bring in $6 million annually through 2029. The one-time tax hits when homes change hands, not during annual property tax bills, and only needs a simple majority to pass in November. While city leaders argue it’s vital to fix crumbling infrastructure and cover budget gaps, critics worry it’ll burden sellers — especially those in high-cost categories like memory care — and could deter home sales. With the county taking most of the revenue, some question whether this tax hike is fair or sustainable for residents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e862a0c9b14e64d2