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South San Francisco Faces Ongoing $157 Million Vehicle License Fee Funding Dispute

Lead: South San Francisco continues to grapple with a significant fiscal challenge tied to the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) funding crisis.

June 3, 2026 · Published June 4, 2026

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South San Francisco Faces Ongoing $157 Million Vehicle License Fee Funding Dispute

South San Francisco continues to grapple with a significant fiscal challenge tied to the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) funding crisis. This issue involves a long-standing dispute over "in-lieu VLF" replacement funds, which were reduced following a state-approved vehicle license fee cut more than 20 years ago.