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San Francisco water and sewer bills on track to exceed city targets in 2033

San Francisco Budget and Appropriations Committee: Water, sewer, and power bonds head to the full Board as analysts warn water and sewer bills will top affordability targets by 2033-34.
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San Francisco
Budget and Appropriations Committee Meeting
May 20, 2026

TL;DR

  • Water, sewer, and power bonds head to the full Board, and analysts project water and sewer bills will top affordability targets by 2033-34.
  • Building permit fees rise again, the last step of a planned increase, and head to the full Board.
  • The library can accept up to $1,121,960 from its nonprofit partner for programs next year.
  • Budgets for 13 city departments stay unsettled, with spending and salary votes pushed to June.
  • About 50 people testified against proposed Free City College cuts; the committee filed the hearing without a funding vote.

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