How to Apply for Exemptions: Santa Cruz City Measure C (Workforce Housing Affordability Act of 2025)

In this official informational webinar, Jessi Bond, Principal Management Analyst for the City of Santa Cruz Finance Department, breaks down everything you need to know about Measure C (the Workforce Housing Affordability Act of 2025). Deadline to apply for an exemption has been extended to July 24th, 2026. https://www.santacruzca.gov/Governmen... Jessi Bond can in person answer questions and accept paperwork on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the city manager's office located: 809 Center Street, room 10 Introduction to Measure C: (0:00) An overview of the measure’s purpose, revenue goals, and the oversight committee requirements. Parcel Tax Details: (3:02) Explanation of the fixed $96 per year tax and its 20-year duration. Transfer Tax Explained: (3:36) Details on the progressive marginal tax applied to home sales over $1.8 million. Parcel Tax Exemptions Overview: (5:02) Requirements for low-income and senior (65+) exemptions, including income thresholds based on Area Median Income (AMI). How to Apply: (8:23) A step-by-step guide to the online application process, required documentation, and submission methods (including in-person options). Transfer Tax Exemptions: (12:34) Brief overview of automatic exemptions for transfer taxes, such as specific title transfers. Post-Application Process: (13:13) Information on what to expect after submitting an exemption application. Q&A Session: (14:00) A detailed session addressing common concerns, such as rental properties, future eligibility, trust transfers, and income verification for upcoming years. #SantaCruz #MeasureC #HomeownerExemption #SantaCruzFinance #WorkforceHousing