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Planning Department presents cautious FY2026—2028 budget; personnel costs remain near 75%
Summary
Planning Department staff presented an informational FY2026—2028 budget noting slow revenue growth, reduced grant funding, and an organizational change embedding some environmental review staff into development review; commissioners requested regular updates on equity implementation and staffing.
The San Francisco Planning Department told the Planning Commission on Jan. 22 that its proposed FY2026—2028 budget is largely status quo, with personnel costs continuing to make up roughly three-quarters of departmental spending and fewer large grants expected this cycle.
Director-level staff and the department's budget team said fee revenue from building permits and planning applications will remain the primary funding source. The department noted a recently legislated change to collect most building-permit fees up front (described as 100% upfront for most reviews, replacing a prior 25%/75% split), a move staff said will improve cash flow but not materially increase projected revenue this year.
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