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Parcel Tax Information

Measure R

Measure R provides the District with approximately $1.6 million annually and supports instructional and instructional support positions. Measure R was renewed on February 26, 2019 for a six-year term (through June 30, 2025).  Measure R provides funding to:
  • Maintain the quality of existing educational programs;
  • Attract and retain the best-qualified teachers and counselors;
  • Maintain reduced class sizes;
  • Support academic programs in science and math;
  • Maintain district-wide school librarians;
  • Prevent the elimination of teachers specializing in the area of math and science; and
  • Maintain adequate technology systems for all students by retaining technology service technicians.
  • 2018 Measure R Parcel Tax Resolution
 
Measure E
 
Measure E provides the District with approximately $4 million annually and supports teachers, counselors and technology support positions.  Measure E was passed in 2009 and renewed in 2015 and 2021 for a six-year term (through June 2027). Measure E provides funding to:
  • Preserve core academic curriculum, including English, math, social studies, history, and science, including elementary and secondary teachers, English teachers, math teachers, social studies, and science teachers;
  • Preserve teaching positions, including elementary and secondary teachers;
  • Preserve smaller class sizes, at all grade levels;
  • Preserve visual and performing arts instruction, foreign language offerings, physical education and athletic programs, including art, music, band, drama, dance and speech teachers, foreign language teachers, and physical education teachers;
  • Maintain advanced placement and honors courses;
  • Maintain classroom computer systems, technology, and personnel;
  • Maintain academic and college counseling positions.
  • 2020-2021 Measure E Parcel Tax Resolution
 

Parcel Tax Exemptions: 
 

Instructions to apply for the Senior Parcel Exemption:

  1. Property owners who will be 65 years or older by July 1 of the upcoming year are eligible for the senior parcel tax exemption.
  2. The exemption applies solely to your principal place of residence and is limited to one parcel.
  3. A single application is required for the Measure R and Measure E exemptions. If your application is approved, you will remain eligible for the exemptions throughout the entire duration of the parcel tax, provided you continue to own and occupy your principal residence.
  4. To locate your Parcel Number, refer to the 10-digit number (XXXX-XXX-XXX) on your property tax bill, or contact the County Assessor's office at (213) 974-3211.
  5. Applications must be received by June 30 of the year for which the exemption is sought to commence. Applications received after this deadline will be processed for the following tax year, and refunds for prior years will not be issued.
  6. Please submit the signed completed application, current property tax bill, and valid driver's license: via mail, email, or in-person appointment. If you have any questions, please contact:

San Marino Unified School District
Business Services Department
Attn: Jennifer Wheeler
1665 West Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108   
(626) 299-7000 x1391
Email: [email protected]

Forms Available for Download

 
Parcel Tax Accountability Reports