FAQs

Passing Prop G will establish the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund and provide project-based rental subsidies for seniors, working families, and people with disabilities, ensuring they have access to safe, stable housing they can afford in San Francisco.

Prop G evolved from ongoing discussions and collaboration between affordable housing developers, tenants and tenant advocates, and grassroots organizations from across the city. Prop G is now endorsed by over 50 community-based organizations, as well as teachers, healthcare workers and the Democratic Party (see full list of endorsements here).

Prop G was placed on the ballot with unanimous co-sponsorship from every member of the Board of Supervisors and with support from the Mayor’s Office.

Prop G requires a simple majority vote—50% plus one vote—to pass.

You can read the full text of the measure here and you can read the City’s official digest as it will appear on your voter guide here.

San Francisco faces a severe housing affordability crisis, especially for extremely low-income households. Thousands of seniors, working families, and people with disabilities cannot afford even the city's so-called “affordable” housing. Prop G addresses this problem by filling a gap in our affordable housing system and providing much-needed rental subsidies, ensuring our neighbors can continue to live in, work in, and enjoy the city they love.

Prop G benefits extremely low-income households, defined as those earning up to 35% of the Area Median Income, or up to $26,250 for one-person and $52,450 for a family of four. The measure will directly serve: Seniors on fixed incomes. Families with children, particularly those earning minimum wage. Individuals with disabilities who have limited incomes.

If passed, Prop G will have a major impact on hundreds of extremely low-income households every year. In the first year, with a commitment of $8.25 million, the program will provide deeply affordable housing to more than 500 families and senior or disabled households who otherwise could not access affordable housing, with potential for expansion in future years. The fund will work together with new and existing housing programs and increase their effectiveness. It will go a long way toward preventing homelessness for those most at risk of losing their housing.

No, Prop G fills the gap for a targeted need currently unmet by the city’s existing programs. It is the first and only program that provides a stable, long-term rental subsidy solution specifically for extremely low-income households. Currently, most of the City’s affordable housing is set at rents that are only affordable to households earning around $70,000 to $80,000, leaving many extremely low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities without access. Prop G will fill this gap by funding rental subsidies, making more affordable housing units accessible to those who are currently being left out. The measure builds on the success of the Senior Operating Subsidy (SOS) program, a pilot program approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2019, which provides rental subsidies to seniors. However SOS funding was not permanent, or reliably funded year over year. Currently, no other federal, state, or local programs effectively address this gap in San Francisco’s affordable housing system.

Yes! Voters overwhelmingly approved Prop A in March of this year. This was an important step towards funding our affordable housing pipeline and building new affordable units, however bond revenue cannot be used to subsidize rents or deepen affordability. That’s why Prop G is needed to make sure those units are affordable for extremely low-income households. Prop G complements the city’s other housing initiatives and fills a critical gap that construction funds alone cannot address.

If approved by voters, Prop G will take effect in fiscal year 2026-2027, and commit ongoing funding through 2045-2046, at which time the measure will need to be extended by voters.

Prop G prioritizes the use of existing housing revenue sources, such as the Empty Homes Tax, to fulfill the annual commitment of $8.25 million without requiring new taxes. This will ensure that current funds are targeted more effectively toward addressing the most pressing needs and filling a critical gap in our affordable housing system without impacting other essential services. Any money remaining at the end of each fiscal year will be held in reserve, ensuring sustainable long-term financial management. Prop G also includes built-in accountability through annual reporting and oversight, ensuring that funds are used effectively to maximize the impact on affordable housing.

If Prop G does not pass, the city could face higher long-term costs. Without the creation of new deeply affordable housing units, more residents may experience housing instability, leading to increased reliance on emergency services and social support systems, which are far more costly to the city over time.