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Oakland Property Tax Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2026-27

Original title: Subject: Measures M, N, C, NN, D, Q, AA, Y, And MM Fiscal Year 2026-27 Cost-Of Living Tax Adjustment, Fixing Rate Of Tax, And Levying Tax From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Authorizing A Fiscal Year 2026-27 Increase In The Rate Of Property Tax Imposed By Voter-Approved Measures; And (2) Fixing The Rate Of The Property Tax And Levying A Tax On Real And Personal Property In The City Of Oakland For Fiscal Year 2026-27 For The Emergency Medical Services Retention Act Of 1997 (Measure M), The Paramedic Services Act Of 1997 (Measure N), The Library Services Retention And Enhancement Act (Measure C), The Oakland Community Violence Reduction And Emergency Response Act Of 2024 (Measure NN), The 2018 Oakland Public Library Preservation Act (Measure D), The 2020 Oakland Parks And Recreation Preservation, Litter Reduction, And Homelessness Support Act (Measure Q), The Children’s Initiative Of 2018 (Measure AA), The 2022 Oakland Zoo Animal Care, Education And Improvement Ordinance (Measure Y), And The Wildfire Prevention Financing Act Of 2024 (Measure MM)

Record date · June 16, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Oakland City Council has approved an ordinance to adjust and levy property taxes for the 2026-27 . This adjustment applies to nine specific voter-approved measures that fund essential city services, including emergency medical care, libraries, parks, and wildfire prevention.

Why it matters

Property owners in Oakland will see an adjustment in the tax rates for nine specific voter-approved measures for the 2026-27 , directly impacting the total property tax bill for residential and commercial real estate.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Oakland property owners

Property owners are subject to the adjusted tax rates levied on their real and personal property for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which services are funded by these tax measures?
These measures fund emergency medical services, paramedic services, library services, community violence reduction, parks and recreation, homelessness support, children's initiatives, zoo animal care, and wildfire prevention.
Does this ordinance affect all property in Oakland?
Yes, the ordinance levies a tax on both real and personal property within the City of Oakland for the 2026-27 .

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Consolidated Tax Adjustment

The city is processing cost-of-living adjustments for nine distinct voter-approved measures through a single omnibus ordinance.

Connected Entities

Oakland City Council, Measure M, Measure Q and 8 more
OrganizationOakland City Council“The governing body that passed the ordinance.”Map →
otherMeasure M“Emergency Medical Services Retention Act of 1997.”Map →
otherMeasure Q“2020 Oakland Parks and Recreation Preservation, Litter Reduction, and Homelessne”Map →
otherMeasure NN“Oakland Community Violence Reduction and Emergency Response Act of 2024.”Map →
otherMeasure AA“Children’s Initiative of 2018.”Map →
OrganizationFinance Department“The department that recommended the ordinance.”Map →
otherMeasure N“Paramedic Services Act of 1997.”Map →
otherMeasure C“Library Services Retention and Enhancement Act.”Map →
otherMeasure MM“Wildfire Prevention Financing Act of 2024.”Map →
otherMeasure Y“2022 Oakland Zoo Animal Care, Education and Improvement Ordinance.”Map →
otherMeasure D“2018 Oakland Public Library Preservation Act.”Map →

Sources

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