Parcel Tax Exemptions

In November 2022, voters in the Marin County Free Library District approved Measure B, which increased and renewed a special tax assessed on parcels located in the Marin County Free Library District. The new tax is $100.94 per parcel and is effective fiscal year 2025-26 through fiscal year 2032-33 with annual CPI adjustments not to exceed 3%. The special tax provides critical funding to maintain library hours and 24/7 online library access; enhance programs for children, teens, adults and older adults; increase book and digital collections; provide free internet access and computers; upgrade library facilities; and ensure local funding that can’t be taken by the state.

In April 1994, the Town Council of the Town of Corte Madera approved Measure K, which assessed a special tax of $36 per year for each parcel located within the Town of Corte Madera, commencing in fiscal year 1994-1995 and thereafter for purposes of maintenance of library services and restoration of library hours of operation.

In April 1994, voters in Library Zone 2, which includes the City of Novato and the unincorporated areas of Marin County, approved Measure L, which assessed a $36 per year special tax for each parcel located within the Marin County Free Library District, commencing in fiscal year 1994-1995 and thereafter for the maintenance of library services and restoration of library hours of operation.

In November 1993, voters in Library Zone 1, which includes the Town of Fairfax and all of West Marin, approved Measure L which assessed a $36 per year special tax for each living unit commencing in fiscal year 1993-1994 and thereafter for purposes of funding library services.