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Measure to kill LA’s ‘mansion tax’ won’t be on November ballot after all
By David Wagner at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 26, 2026
· 5 min read
A large single-family home is shown under construction in Brentwood in February 2024.(Adam Mustafa / iStock)It’s official: California voters will not be asked to overturn the Los Angeles “mansion tax.”A measure to eliminate Measure ULA — and similar taxes across the state — was headed for the No...
Key takeaway (Adam Mustafa / iStock)It’s official: California voters will not be asked to overturn the Los Angeles “mansion tax.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The decision to pull the measure to eliminate Los Angeles' "mansion tax" has significant implications for the city's affordable housing landscape. Measure ULA, which imposes a tax on high-value property sales, is a key funding source for affordable housing programs in Los Angeles. By leaving this tax intact, the city can continue to generate revenue for these programs, which are crucial for addressing the city's housing crisis. The real estate industry's failure to secure a reduction in transfer taxes may also impact the pace of development in the city, as some developers had argued that these taxes made certain projects less viable. As the city moves forward, it will be important to monitor how the revenue generated by Measure ULA is being used to address the city's housing needs, and whether the tax is having its intended impact on the development landscape.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? A large single-family home is shown under construction in Brentwood in February 2024.(Adam Mustafa / iStock)It’s official: California voters will not be asked to overturn the Los Angeles “mansion tax.”A measure to eliminate Measure ULA — and similar taxes across the state — was headed for the No...
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