Resource Center

Here, you’ll find a curated collection of studies, reports, and informational materials that explore the impact of the transfer tax and other key tax policies on our communities. Whether you’re a policymaker, advocate, or engaged citizen, these resources are designed to inform, support, and strengthen efforts toward a more equitable tax system.

Economic Studies

Dive into key research regarding the economic and fiscal effects of transfer tax policies. These studies offer critical insights into Measure ULA, housing inventory issues, and the broader financial landscape affecting American taxpayers.

The Economic and Fiscal Consequences of High Transfer Tax Rates

by Sage Policy Group, September 2025

The Unintended Consequences of High Transfer Taxes

by Sage Policy Group, June 2022

The Unintended Consequences of Measure ULA - Some Clarifications

by UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, August 2025

The Unintended Consequences of Measure ULA

by UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, April 2025

The Hidden Cost of Transfer Taxes

by BOMA International​, February 2025

Empowering Cities and Towns to Tackle the Housing Shortage

by Tufts University and Center for State Policy Analysis, May 2024

Fiscal Externalities of Transaction Taxes: Evidence from the Los Angeles Mansion Tax

by Daniel Green, Harvard Business School, June 2025

Case Studies

Go behind the scenes of major tax policy campaigns. These reports detail the specific tactics used to defeat harmful transfer tax proposals, including a deep dive into the 2024 Chicago ballot measure and the strategies that secured its defeat.

Defeating the Chicago Real Estate Transfer Tax Ballot Measure

Case Study, November 2025

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