San Francisco · Tax measure · Nov 3, 2026
Proposition H: Parcel Tax to Fund Muni Operations
Proposition H 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 fund Muni service through a new annual parcel tax on real estate at rates ranging from $129 per parcel up to a maximum of $400,000 per parcel, depending on the type of property and its size and adjusted annually for inflation, for estimated revenue of $177 million a year for 15 years?”A YES vote means
The City would impose an annual parcel tax from July 1, 2027, until June 30, 2042, adjusted annually for inflation, with revenue used only to administer the tax and for SFMTA transit operations.
A NO vote means
Muni services continue to be funded by transit fares and local, state and federal sources, but not through a parcel tax.
The money
The Controller states the parcel tax would generate approximately $177 million annually for Muni transit service starting in Fiscal Year 2027-2028, increasing over time as the per parcel taxes are adjusted for inflation each year.
The Controller states revenues would be deposited into the Stronger Muni Fund to support Muni transit service operations and administration.
The Controller states the cost to administer the tax could range from approximately $2 million to $3 million in one-time startup costs, and from approximately $4 million to $6 million annually in ongoing costs.
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
The argument says Muni serves workers, seniors and students and supports the economy. It says one-time Covid relief is gone and that without Proposition H service could be cut by 30%, with at least 20 bus routes eliminated.
Signed by Mayor Daniel Lurie; Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi; San Francisco Democratic Party; Senator Scott Wiener; Supervisors; Former Controller Ben Rosenfield; SF Tenants Union; SF Labor Council; SF Chamber of Commerce; and others as printed
Official Proponent Argument, Proposition H (Dept. of Elections submission)
Argument against
The argument says the tax funds Muni’s $300 million deficit for 15 years with no strings attached. It says there is no sunset tied to results, the efficiency review comes later, and the tax uses square footage.
Signed by The San Francisco Republican Party
Official Opponent Argument, Proposition H (Dept. of Elections submission)
Read the official documents
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- Proposition C: Contributions to the Housing Trust Fund
- 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
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- Proposition I: Changes to Real Property Transfer Tax
- Proposition J: Removal of Foreclosure Exemption for Real Property Transfer Tax
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