Beginning July 1, new United to House (ULA) LA thresholds will take effect. ULA is a funding stream for affordable housing production and homelessness prevention in the City of Los Angeles.
For all closings after June 30, 2026,the new thresholds, according to LACity.gov, will be $5,400,000 and $10,900,000. As the website states: “Any transactions greater than $5,400,000 but less than $10,900,000 will be assessed at a 4% tax, and transactions of $10,900,000 or greater will be assessed at a 5.5% tax.”
This is not part of property taxes but a one-time excise tax—a real property transfer tax—on the actual sale of the home. It is related to the action of selling, not the property itself.
Here are the rates, as published by the City of Los Angeles:
| Value of Property Conveyed | Base Rate* | ULA Rate | Applicable Tax Rate |
| > $100; ≤ $5,300,000 | $2.25 / $500 | 0% | 0.45%* |
| > $5,300,000;<$10,600,000 | $2.25 / $500 | 4% | 4.45%* |
| ≥ $10,600,000 | $2.25 / $500 | 5.5% | 5.95%* |
For more information about the ULA thresholds, like how often the could be raised (annually) or exemptions to the ULA Tax, visit the City of Los Angeles’ FAQ page here. For general information about the United to House LA mission, measures and ordinances, visit this site. And finally, to chat about how these changes may impact your selling goals or timeline, get in touch with me to schedule a complimentary home-selling consultation. I’d be happy to answer all your ULA questions or put you in touch with individuals who can provide more detailed tax and financial guidance.
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Andrew Manning • REALTOR® • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties • DRE: 00941825 • 818-380-2147 • andrew@andrewmanning.com