San Francisco
Community
Housing Act
Sustainable public housing for everyone.
With childcare, community spaces, and transit
Here what we're building up to now that 2020 Prop K passed
In November 2020, our members helped pass Proposition I (transfer tax to fund social housing) and Proposition K (an authorization for municipal housing). With these two measures, we can begin a pilot program for municipal social housing: City-run public housing that is focused on the working class and integrates a broad range of incomes.
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But our work didn't end in 2020. We have to implement a Prop K pilot program through advocacy at the Housing Stability Fund Oversight Board, and later expand beyond a pilot to meet San Francisco's needs.
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For our latest work in support of Public Housing for All, check out our 2022 Proposal tab.
Here's a summary of the vision we are building up to:
1. Permanent funding to create and maintain at least 500 affordable, financially self-sustaining homes every year.
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2. Green New Deal for Municipal Housing: Will remodel existing buildings with strict environmental standards, link to public transit, cut SF’s carbon footprint.
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3. Anyone who lives or works in SF will qualify, with Certificates of Preference accepted and neighborhood preference for residents.
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4. Rent is capped at 25% of income, apartment size depends on household size.
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5. Publicly-owned, publicly-managed, union jobs, with tenants’ associations to hold the city accountable.
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6. Includes nearby childcare facilities, frequent public transit, and spaces for community activities.