Collected and spent
In 2022, Marin County spent about $805.6M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$805.6M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax, the 1% base
$1 per $100 of value
the home's full cash value as Proposition 13 sets it: the price paid, rising at most 2% a year · Set by the California Constitution (Proposition 13); the county collects it and shares it with the cities, schools and districts by a state formula
Source · California Legislative Information, Prop 13. Read on October 15, 2026.
Details
Prop 13 (CA Const. Art. XIII A §1)Where it goes
13 service lines.
Health and human services
$286.0M
Other
$134.1M
Public works
$67.6M
General government
$52.5M
Schools
$48.6M
Corrections
$44.6M
Police
$42.7M
Parks and recreation
$38.7M
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Fire
$33.5M
Courts
$30.1M
Library
$17.3M
Debt service · past obligation
$9.3M
Transit
$0.7M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The 5 supervisors run the county. They pass the budget each year. They also set the county tax rates.
Mary Sackett
Supervisor, District 1
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Brian Colbert
Supervisor, District 2
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Stephanie Moulton-Peters
Supervisor, District 3
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Dennis Rodoni
Supervisor, District 4
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Eric Lucan
Supervisor, District 5
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Source · California Legislative Information, Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code §2151. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code §2151 (tax rates); Gov. Code §29088 (budget adoption) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The board must pass the final budget by October 2. By June 30, it okays a draft budget so it can spend.
Each yearThe county budget year runs July 1 to June 30.
Next electionThe next general election is November 3, 2026.
Supervisors are elected at the June primary in even years.
How to reach it
Board of Supervisors: 415-473-7331
Phone
3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 329, San Rafael, CA 94903
Mailing address
Source · California Legislative Information, Cal. Gov. Code §29001(e). Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Cal. Gov. Code §29001(e) (fiscal year July 1 through June 30); §29088 (adopt by October 2); §29064 (June 30 recommended budget) (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Marin County address pays these governments too. Which school districts and cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Marin County
CaliforniaStateSan Francisco Bay Restoration Authority (Measure AA)Special districtSonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART)Special district
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 17
Shoreline Unified School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Tamalpais Union High School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Bolinas-Stinson Union Elementary School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Novato Unified School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Laguna Joint Elementary School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Petaluma Joint Union High School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
San Rafael City High School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Nicasio Elementary School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
San Rafael City Elementary School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Dixie Elementary School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Mill Valley Elementary School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Kentfield Elementary School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sausalito Elementary School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Reed Union Elementary School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Lagunitas Elementary School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Ross Valley Elementary School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Larkspur Elementary School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Cities: 10
NovatoNot in Who Taxes Me yet
San RafaelNot in Who Taxes Me yet
TiburonNot in Who Taxes Me yet
InvernessNot in Who Taxes Me yet
BolinasNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Lucas Valley-MarinwoodNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Mill ValleyNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Tamalpais-Homestead ValleyNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Corte MaderaNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Lagunitas-Forest KnollsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
California Legislative Information, Prop 13. Read on October 15, 2026.
Details
Prop 13 (CA Const. Art. XIII A §1)Who decides
California Legislative Information, Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code §2151. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code §2151 (tax rates); Gov. Code §29088 (budget adoption) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
California Legislative Information, Cal. Gov. Code §29001(e). Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Cal. Gov. Code §29001(e) (fiscal year July 1 through June 30); §29088 (adopt by October 2); §29064 (June 30 recommended budget) (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
County of Marin, Marin County Board of Supervisors page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Marin County Board of Supervisors page (Contact) (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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