Meet the District 4 Candidates: Do you support a tax to fund Muni?

"Mayor Daniel Lurie and transit advocates are starting to gather signatures for a November parcel tax ballot measure to increase parcel taxes on San Francisco properties beginning in July 2027 for 15 years. The tax would generate about $150 million per year for Muni, according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency."

"If passed, single-family property owners would pay $129 a year, multifamily residential property owners would pay $249, and non-residential properties would pay $799 annually. For property owners with bigger square footages, the charges would increase per square foot. Senior homeowners over 65 would be exempt from the tax, or entitled to a reduction."

"District 4, which includes the Outer Sunset, is among the areas with the highest number of single family homes, according to a 2021 report from the Planning Department. While most single-family homeowners are required to pay just $129 a year, some residents might be reluctant to pay more taxes to support Muni services."

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is gathering signatures for a November ballot measure proposing a parcel tax on city properties beginning July 2027 for 15 years. The tax would generate approximately $150 million annually for Muni transit services. Single-family homeowners would pay $129 yearly, multifamily residential owners $249, and non-residential properties $799, with increases for larger square footages. Senior homeowners over 65 receive exemptions or reductions. Rent-controlled property owners may pass half the tax to tenants, capped at $65 per unit. District 4, covering the Outer Sunset, Parkside, and Lakeshore neighborhoods, contains numerous single-family homes. The district presents challenges for support, as 38 percent of households own cars and over 50 percent own multiple vehicles.

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