Santa Monica Documentary Transfer Tax Calculator
Estimate Santa Monica documentary transfer tax, Los Angeles County DTT, Measure GS high-value tier, affordable housing exemptions, and escrow questions.
Quick facts
- County DTT: $0.55 per $500
- City under $5M: $3 per $1,000
- City $8M+: $56 per $1,000
What to verify
- The calculator adds Los Angeles County DTT and the Santa Monica city documentary transfer tax.
- Santa Monica city tax is not the same as City of Los Angeles Measure ULA; city boundaries matter.
- Affordable housing transfers may be exempt from second and third tier city tax but still subject to first-tier and county taxes.
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Next step
The $8M tier is too large to leave until the closing statement.
Common questions
What should I verify for Santa Monica Documentary Transfer Tax Calculator?
Estimate Santa Monica documentary transfer tax, Los Angeles County DTT, Measure GS high-value tier, affordable housing exemptions, and escrow questions. Key items include The calculator adds Los Angeles County DTT and the Santa Monica city documentary transfer tax and Santa Monica city tax is not the same as City of Los Angeles Measure ULA; city boundaries matter.
What is the next step after using Santa Monica Documentary Transfer Tax Calculator?
The $8M tier is too large to leave until the closing statement. Use the calculator result as a planning estimate, then verify final costs with the official authority and the professional handling closing.
Which official source supports Santa Monica Documentary Transfer Tax Calculator?
Start with City of Santa Monica documentary transfer tax, then confirm the final treatment with the official authority and the professional handling the transaction.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-25. Estimates are educational and should be verified with the official authority and the professional handling closing.