San Francisco · Charter amendment · Nov 3, 2026
Proposition C: Contributions to the Housing Trust Fund
Proposition C is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot in San Francisco. This page summarizes the official documents; every statement links to its source, and we take no position on how you should vote.
The question on your ballot
“Shall the City amend the Charter to change how the City’s annual contributions to the Housing Trust Fund are set, increase funding and expand programs for affordable housing, and extend the Fund to 2058?”City Attorney letter to the Director of Elections: November 3, 2026 Ballot Questions · Aug 7, 2026
A YES vote means
A YES vote means you want to change how the City's annual contributions to the Housing Trust Fund are set, increase funding and expand programs for affordable housing, and extend the Fund to 2058.
What it takes to pass
This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass.
The money
The Controller's statement says the amendment would have a significant impact on the cost of government of approximately $6 million in additional General Fund costs starting in Fiscal Year 2028-29, growing over time to approximately $60 million annually by Fiscal Year 2034-35.
The Controller's statement says the amendment would result in a total expected contribution of $125 million in FY2034-35.
The Controller's statement says that if the City projects a budget deficit exceeding $250 million, the annual contribution to the Fund may be temporarily frozen at the then-current amount.
How it got on the ballot
On July 14, 2026, the Board of Supervisors voted 11 to 0 to place Proposition C on the ballot.
The official arguments
These are the arguments filed with the county for the official voter guide. They are written by their authors, not by the city or by us. We summarize what each says, not whether it is accurate.
Argument in favor
Says Proposition C renews and increases funding for affordable housing, that every dollar is legally dedicated to affordable housing and subject to independent audit, and that it does not raise taxes.
Signed by Mayor Daniel Lurie; Supervisor Myrna Melgar; Assemblymember Catherine Stefani; Rebecca Foster, CEO Housing Accelerator Fund*; Malcolm Yeung, CEO Chinatown Community Development Center*
Argument against
Says the Housing Trust Fund has not delivered results, and that Proposition C doubles its size, raises the homebuyer income cap from 120% to 200% of median income, and sets no unit target or benchmark.
Signed by The San Francisco Republican Party
Read the official documents
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- Proposition A: Charter changes affecting various city departments and commissions
- Proposition B: Municipal finance corporation and public bank
- Proposition D: Changes to ballot measure process
- Proposition E: City Administrator's authority and changes to city contracting
- Proposition F: Changes to Executive Branch Management
- Proposition G: Allowing Private Vehicles on the Upper Great Highway in Sunset Dunes Park
- Proposition H: Parcel Tax to Fund Muni Operations
- Proposition I: Changes to Real Property Transfer Tax
- Proposition J: Removal of Foreclosure Exemption for Real Property Transfer Tax
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