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Bond programs
Learn more about how we use General Obligation bonds to fund critical City projects.
Earthquake and public safety
Critical projects including a new public safety headquarters building, neighborhood fire stations, and district police stations are funded under this bond program. Seismic strengthening and modernization of all district police, fire, and emergency infrastructure facilities are planned.
Status Report (Most Recent)
Earthquake and Safety Emergency Response GO Bond Program Report 2010, 2014 & 2019, 09-2022
Presentation (Most Recent)
Earthquake and Safety Emergency Response GO Bond Program 2010, 2014 & 2019, 09-2022
Health, homelessness, parks and streets
This GO Bond program supports projects in health and homelessness; parks and open spaces; and, right-of-way repair for street resurfacing, curb ramps, and street structures and plazas. It supports economic recovery and the health of those experiencing homelessness and struggling with substance use and mental health disorders.
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Housing
San Francisco is committed to increasing affordable and inclusionary housing citywide. Bond funds are used to purchase, renovate and build new housing. Combined with federal and other funding sources, San Francisco has a goal of building or rehabilitating 30,000 units of housing by 2020.
Status Report (Most Recent)
2015 San Francisco Affordable Housing GO Bond, 06-2022
2016 Preservation and Seismic Safety Program (PASS) GO Bond, 08-2022
2019 San Francisco Affordable Housing GO Bond, 06-2022
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Public health
Health care and emergency services facilities serving residents, neighborhoods and businesses receive seismic strengthening and functional improvements under this bond program. Zuckerberg General Hospital, community clinics and the City's ambulance deployment facility are key projects.
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Recreation and culture
San Francisco’s recreational and cultural resources drive our quality of life and contribute to our health and shared experience as citizens. Bonds in this program pay for new and improved parks, playgrounds, and natural areas.
Status Report (Most Recent):
2008 Parks Bond GOBOC Report 2022.08.19
2012 Parks GOBOC Report 2022.08.19
Presentation (Most Recent)
2008 and 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks GO Bond 06-2022
Seawall safety
A City sponsored effort, through the Port, to reduce seismic and flood risk along the waterfront from Fisherman’s Wharf to Mission Creek.
Status Report (Most Recent)
2018 Embarcadero Seawall Earthquake Safety GO Bond Program Annual Report through Dec. 2021
Presentation (Most Recent)
2018 Embarcadero Seawall Earthquake Safety Bond Annual Report for 2021
Streets and infrastructure
The City combines General Obligation bonds with federal and other funding sources under this program to pave streets, install crosswalks, build curb ramps, design bike lanes and make other roadway improvements. Projects are integral to achieving the City's Vision Zero and Transit First policies.
Status Report (Most Recent)
2014 SFMTA Transportation and Road Improvement GO Bond Program Q4 9-29-22 Status
Presentation (Most Recent)
2011 Road Repaving and Street Safety Bond 10-2022
2014 SFMTA Transportation and Road Improvement GO Bond Program 10-24-2022