Parcel Tax
About the Parcel Tax
The North Sonoma County Healthcare District (NSCHD) parcel tax provides a dedicated, locally controlled source of funding to help ensure that essential healthcare services remain available in our community. Authorized by over 70% of voters in 2004, a special tax of $150 is assessed on each parcel within the District with value above $3,000 as per the annual secured Sonoma County property tax roll.
Revenue from the parcel tax directly supports Healdsburg Hospital’s operations. This includes an award-winning 24-hour Emergency Department, a vital healthcare resource that serves more than 10,000 patients each year. As the only emergency department between Santa Rosa and Ukiah, the Hospital plays a critical role in providing timely emergency care, reducing travel times during medical emergencies, and ensuring residents and visitors have access to lifesaving services when every minute counts. It also boasts a certified stroke center as well as a highly rated subacute unit, advanced wound care and a hyperbaric chamber, along with other primary and inpatient services.
By investing in local healthcare, the parcel tax helps preserve access to high-quality medical care close to home, strengthens the region’s healthcare infrastructure, and supports the health and safety of everyone who lives, works, and visits northern Sonoma County.
Some properties may qualify for an exemption from the parcel tax. Age- and income-based exemptions are not available. If you believe your property may be eligible, please review the Parcel Tax Exemption Information document via the link on the right. The link to the Parcel Tax Exemption Application is located there also. If you have further questions, contact the NSCHD Board Clerk, Juliana Dougan, at jdougan@nschd.com.