If you’re in the business of buying, selling, or advising on high-value real estate in the City of Los Angeles—listen up. Measure ULA (United to House LA), also known as the Homelessness & Housing Solutions Tax, is getting a serious upgrade, and it’s set to impact transactions starting July 1, 2025.
This isn’t just small talk—it’s tax talk, and your next deal could be on the line if you’re not in the know.
🧠 What’s Changing?
Originally passed in April 2023, Measure ULA introduced additional transfer taxes on high-value real estate deals to fund homelessness and affordable housing programs. But come July 1, 2025, the thresholds and tax rates are changing.
Here’s the breakdown:
- $0 – $5,300,000: 0% ULA tax (only the base city tax of 0.45% applies)
- $5,300,001 – $10,599,999: 4% ULA tax
- $10,600,000+: 5.5% ULA tax
That’s on top of the existing 0.45% city base tax and $1.10 per thousand in LA County’s documentary transfer tax. For reference:
- A $6M sale =
$267,000 in ULA tax ($273,600 total with county fees) - A $12M sale =
$714,000 in ULA tax ($727,200 total with county fees)
Yes, your jaw is allowed to drop.
🧐 What’s the Purpose?
Funds go to the House LA Fund to help prevent homelessness, expand affordable housing, and support community needs—with oversight by a citizen’s committee. It’s an effort to balance a booming real estate market with the growing housing crisis.
💼 Why It Matters to You
If you’re a:
- Realtor advising high-net-worth clients,
- Investor with portfolio properties in L.A.,
- Developer planning a major project,
- Or title/escrow pro helping to close deals…
You NEED to be aware of these tax impacts. These aren’t rounding errors—these are deal breakers or deal shapers.
✅ What Should You Do?
Don’t wait until Q2 of 2025 to start planning. Start now.
📞 Let’s connect and strategize: Book a meeting with Ryan
🧰 And don’t forget—Team Title Guy has the tools, tech, and title wisdom to keep your deals moving, even when the rules change.
📣 Call to Action:
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