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Generate new revenue and/or dedicate existing <br /> revenue towards affordable housing <br /> Explore the following policies and programs: 9 <br /> • Explore new or increased taxes: Generate new dedicated <br /> EXAMPLES <br /> revenue for affordable housing. This could include: In 2016, Santa Clara County voters and Alameda <br /> County voters approved general obligation bonds for <br /> • Sales tax increases affordable housing through ($950 million <br /> • in Santa Clara County) and ($580 million <br /> General obligation bonds in Alameda County). <br /> • Transient occupancy taxes <br /> In 201 8, Oakland voters approved a iiooperty <br /> • Parcel taxes tax that generates revenue for homeless services. <br /> • Head taxes <br /> By resolution, San Mateo County's Board of <br /> • Business license (landlord) taxes Supervisors ��y �,�ities—including <br /> • Real estate transfer taxes affordable housing uses — for 201 6's Measure K half- <br /> cent sales tax extension. <br /> • Vacant property and vacancy taxes <br /> In 201 2, San Francisco established its Housing Trust <br /> • Prioritize existing revenue: Establish priorities or set-aside existing Fund through a <br /> local general funds for affordable housing. <br />