SF Voters to Decide Muni Tax and Housing Measures
The November 2026 ballot will feature new funding proposals for transit and affordable homes.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in City Hall
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San Francisco voters will head to the polls in November 2026 to decide on a slate of ballot measures impacting the city budget. These proposals include a parcel tax to support Muni operations and a contentious measure regarding funding for affordable housing.
Why it matters
The upcoming election will determine how the city funds its transit system and handles the distribution of tax dollars for housing. Mayor Daniel Lurie is pushing for structural changes to City Hall operations and specific funding models that voters must now weigh.
Voters will decide on ballot measures in November 2026, including a parcel tax for Muni and competing housing funding proposals. The final impact on the city budget is currently unknown as the measures await voter approval.
The players
Daniel Lurie
The Mayor of San Francisco who is currently seeking to expand his executive authority over city operations.
The details
Mayor Daniel Lurie is seeking expanded authority over municipal operations while simultaneously promoting a new parcel tax to provide a financial lifeline for Muni. The mayor has also taken a firm stance against a separate ballot measure that earmarks tax proceeds for affordable homes, preferring his own approach. Voters will ultimately decide these issues at the ballot box next month.
Timeline
November 2026: Voters will cast ballots on the proposed measures.
Across the Bay
These ballot measures represent a direct attempt by the executive office to modify the existing city municipal budget process. The proposals follow a long pattern of voters determining the fiscal priorities of the consolidated city and county through the local ballot culture.
Residents should prepare to see these measures on the November 2026 ballot, which will dictate future funding for Muni and housing development. The outcome of these votes will determine tax levels and service allocations in your neighborhood.
The takeaway
Voters should review the specific language of the parcel tax and housing measures to understand the potential fiscal impacts. Watch for upcoming public forums where the mayor's proposed authority changes will be debated.
Further reading
For more on the current legislative landscape, see City Hall.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Taegan Goddard's Political Wire.
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