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Board of Appeals adopts two‑year departmental budget amid discussion of surcharge reserves

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The San Francisco Board of Appeals adopted its FY26–27 departmental budget after staff presented revenue and expenditure projections and commissioners discussed surcharge adjustments, reserves and the controller’s role in setting surcharges.

The San Francisco Board of Appeals on Feb. 12 adopted its departmental budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 after a staff presentation and discussion about surcharge revenue, reserve levels and the role of the controller’s office in adjusting rates.

Executive Director Julie Lamar presented the board’s budget overview, saying surcharge revenue — collected on new and renewed permits — accounts for roughly 99% of the board’s revenue while filing fees contribute about 1%. Lamar told commissioners that the board’s expenditures…

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