Measure FF: Measure FF - City Of Oakland - Real Property Tax
City of Oakland · Alameda County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the measure amending Oakland's Real Property Transfer Tax Ordinance to eliminate the foreclosure exception for all property transfers except transfers converting commercial property to certain housing or healthcare uses, transfers to community banking organizations, and certain transfers of residential properties of four units or less, and allowing the City Council to establish, amend, or remove foreclosure-related exceptions, raising approximately $4-$13 million annually pursuant to tax rates in Oakland Municipal Code section 4.20.020, beginning January 1, 2027 until repealed, be adopted?
In plain language
Measure FF changes Oakland's real estate transfer tax. A YES vote ends a tax break. That break was for foreclosure-related property sales. Some sales would still get a break. This covers property turned into housing or health care use. It also covers sales to community banks. Small home sales of four units or less stay exempt too. The measure lets the City Council change these breaks later. The change would raise about $4 to $13 million each year. It starts January 1, 2027. It lasts until voters end it. A NO vote keeps the current tax break.
Fiscal impact
The change is expected to raise about $4 to $13 million each year. It uses the tax rates already set in Oakland Municipal Code section 4.20.020. It starts January 1, 2027 and lasts until repealed.
Official ballot arguments
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The official arguments will appear here once both sides’ arguments are on file.
What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
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Supporters say
“benefits Wall Street banks and institutional speculators”
— Councilmember Charlene Wang (author), Piedmont Exedra (Bay City News) (2026) · Oakland adds property transfer tax reform measure to November ballotRead the source →
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.