Selling or valuing commercial property in Glendale.

Outside Measure ULA, with county transfer tax only

Glendale is its own city, so Los Angeles's Measure ULA transfer tax does not apply. Glendale is also not one of the five Los Angeles County cities that add a city transfer tax, so a sale here carries the countywide rate of $0.55 per $500 of value.LA County Registrar-Recorder — Documentary Transfer Taxes· October 20, 2026

Glendale's own rental rules

Glendale runs its own Rental Rights Program, whose tenant protections cover evictions, rent increases, lease rights, property conditions, and service reductions, and the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may also apply. Confirm current requirements with the city before changing rents or serving notices.City of Glendale — Rental Rights Program· October 20, 2026California Civil Code §1947.12 (AB 1482)· October 20, 2026

SB 79 near the Glendale Metrolink station

Under California's SB 79, in effect since July 1, 2026, the area around Glendale's Metrolink station is a Tier 2 zone on the regional map, where state law allows buildings of up to eight stories within 200 feet of the station, six within a quarter-mile, and five within a half-mile. Cities may adopt their own alternative plans, so check how Glendale applies it.LAist — SB 79 transit housing map· June 1, 2026

A downtown tower pipeline

Large residential towers have been proposed downtown. In 2023, Onni Group unveiled plans for twin 36-story towers with 858 apartments at 601 N. Brand Boulevard, which would be the city's tallest buildings; the project still faced several approvals at the time.Commercial Observer — Onni's twin towers at 601 N. Brand· November 20, 2023

Last reviewed October 20, 2026. General information, not tax or legal advice; rules change, so confirm the details for your property with your CPA or attorney.