Parcel Tax Information

On March 3, 2026, the Governing Board of the Lafayette School District voted to put a parcel tax measure on the June 2, 2026 ballot. The text of the resolution, including exhibits can be found here.

Thanks to the Lafayette community, Lafayette elementary and middle schools are currently supported by two parcel taxes, which equates to more than 15% of the District's revenue:

Measure J&B Parcel Tax (2014)	Measure L (2020)
Ballot Language: "Without increasing existing tax rates, and to preserve high quality academic programs in Lafayette elementary and middle schools in math, science, art, and music; attract and retain highly qualified teachers; keep classroom technology, science labs and instructional materials up-to-date, and maintain manageable class sizes, shall Lafayette School District extend the expiring $539 local school tax, with an exemption for seniors, an annual cost-of-living adjustment, and with all money staying in Lafayette to benefit our public schools?[4]	Ballot Language: "To protect the quality of education and prevent deep cuts to Lafayette elementary and middle school programs in math, science, engineering, technology, reading, music, and the arts, maintain manageable class sizes to enhance student achievement, and attract and retain highly qualified teachers, shall Lafayette School District establish a $290 parcel tax for 7 years only, providing $3,011,360 annually in dedicated funding for neighborhood schools, with independent citizen oversight, an exemption for seniors, and all money staying local.” View the full Measure L Resolution here.
Terms: Brings in approximately $5.7 million annually No expiration date Senior exemptions Annual inflation adjustment, capped at 3%	Terms: Brings in approximately $3 million annually Expires in June 2027 Senior exemptions Annual inflation adjustment, capped at 3%

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Parce Tax Feasibility Resources

The Governing Board has engaged in a series of public discussions regarding the expiration of Measure L and the feasibility of a parcel tax renewal. These discussions have included:

November 2025: Fall feasibility study results presented by Dr. Tim McClarney of True North Research, Inc.
December 2025: Potential timing of a tax renewal decision
January 2026: Parcel tax feasibility
February 11, 2026: Parcel tax feasibility discussion

February 19, 2026: Parcel tax feasibility discussion

Lafayette School District parcel taxes have senior exemptions for our city residents, particularly those on a fixed income.

SENIOR EXEMPTION FILING FOR 2026-2027

The deadline to apply for the parcel tax senior exemption for the 2026-2027 tax year will be May 1, 2026, 4:00 p.m. If you previously filed for the exemption, you will not need to renew as long as your ownership and residency remain unchanged.

Measures J&B	Measure L
How to Apply for Measure J&B Senior Exemption Measure J&B Application Form	How to Apply for Measure L Senior Exemption Measure L Application Form

Measure L Citizen Oversight Committee:

Charge: To monitor the expenditures of Measure L funds by the District and to report on an annual basis to the Board and community on how Measure L funds have been spent.

Members:

Scott Anderson
Brian Pringle
Joshua Taylor
Tim Weyland

The Lafayette School District and Measure L Citizens's Oversight Committee also make annual presentations to the Governing Board on Measure L:

Measure L COC Meeting Agendas and Presentations:

Note: If you want to apply for both senior exemptions, you will need to submit the two applications separately for Measure J & B and for Measure L. Please submit copies of all documents with your application(s). Utilities need to be in the applicant's name. LAFSD is working to streamline the process for senior exemptions. More information is forthcoming.

If your ownership and residency have changed, or if you wish to re-instate the parcel tax to support the Lafayette School District, please submit the Termination of Senior Exemption Parcel Tax form.