Sacramento Voters Will Decide Measure M Tax in November
Sacramento property owners will vote on a $95 annual parcel tax to fund special education and early intervention programs.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Special Education
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Sacramento City Unified School District has placed Measure M on the November 2026 ballot, proposing a $95 annual parcel tax. If approved by two-thirds of voters, the funds will support district-wide special education services and early intervention initiatives.
Why it matters
The measure seeks to address district funding needs for specialized student support services that require ongoing financial backing. Residents should evaluate the long-term impact of a perpetual tax on their annual property costs.
Measure M establishes a $95 annual tax per property, which is slated to raise approximately $10 million annually. This rate is subject to potential increases of up to 3% each year.
The players
Sacramento City Unified School District
The local public education authority responsible for managing district schools and student support services.
The details
The tax is applied annually to property owners in the Sacramento City Unified School District. The district retains the authority to raise the tax rate by as much as 3% per year to keep pace with operational costs. Voters have the ability to terminate the tax at any point through a future petition process requiring a simple majority vote.
Timeline
November 2026: Voters will cast ballots on Measure M.
September 2026: Local teachers union held a campaign event regarding the initiative.
The Home Front
Local school districts frequently turn to parcel taxes to secure revenue outside of standard state-level appropriations. This measure represents a long-term shift in how homeowners manage district-specific financial commitments.
Property owners should check if they qualify for the exemption provided to residents 65 and older or specific Social Security recipients. Families should verify their voting registration status to participate in the November decision.
The takeaway
Measure M represents a perpetual financial commitment for property owners that requires two-thirds voter approval to enact. Homeowners should review the specific terms of the parcel tax and verify if their household qualifies for the existing age or Social Security-based exemptions.
Further reading
For broader information on how local districts manage educational services, visit Special Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Abridged - PBS KVIE.
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Should residents approve a permanent parcel tax to fund special education in their school district?
