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Santa Barbara's New 'Mansion Tax' Hits $3M+ Properties - What You Need to Know

Santa Barbara's New 'Mansion Tax' Hits $3M+ Properties - What You Need to Know

Santa Barbara's New 'Mansion Tax' Hits $3M+ Properties - What You Need to KnowPaul Knight
Published on: 03/03/2026

Santa Barbara City Council is implementing a transfer tax increase on properties over $3 million. The 'mansion tax' hits when you sell, not annually.