Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority Measure C Tax Exemption

Measure C, which passed with 70.8% voter approval throughout Marin County, will provide funds that could pay for wildfire risk reduction in our area and on your property.

Measure C will be funded by a parcel tax of 10¢ per building square foot. That would be $250/year for a property with a 2,500 square foot house.
If you are 65 years or older you may qualify for an exemption to this tax.

  • Owner must be 65 years old, or older, by July 1 of any applicable tax year.
  • Property must be an owner occupied, single family residence (house, condo, townhome).
  • Household income must be equal to or lower than the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income limits used to determine eligibility for assisted housing programs; calculated on number of people in household:
    1 Person  $97,600      2 People  $111,550     
    3 People  $125,500     4 People  $139,400

http://www.marinwildfire.org/senior-exemptionTo qualify for the 2020 tax year you must apply by June 30. The application form can be downloaded at http://www.marinwildfire.org.

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