The official fine and fee discount guide from
The Financial Justice Project, housed in the
San Francisco Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector
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Parking Tickets
If you are experiencing homelessness or have a low income and can’t afford to pay your parking tickets, you can get significant discounts to help.
Bay Area Transit Discounts
You may be eligible to ride Muni for FREE or for a 50% discount if you have a low income or are experiencing homelessness.
Tow or Boot Fines Discounts
If your car was towed or booted in San Francisco, you may be eligible to receive discounts if you have a low income or are experiencing homelessness.
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San Francisco Traffic Ticket Discounts
If you're struggling with traffic ticket debt, you can save hundreds of dollars on traffic ticket costs with the help of the MyCitations online tool.
San Francisco Museums for All Program
San Francisco residents who receive Medi-Cal or CalFresh can receive up to 4 FREE or $3 tickets to 20+ museums in the city through the San Francisco Museums for All Program.
SFPUC Water and Wastewater Discounts
You may be eligible for a 25% - 40% discount on your water/sewer bill through SFPUC’s Community Assistance Program and be exempt from water shutoffs.
FasTrak Bridge Toll Payment Assistance
If you have toll debt, apply for a courtesy one-time waiver of violation penalties, as well as a payment plan to help eligible low-income drivers pay their toll debt over time.
SF Financial Hardship Ambulance Bill Waiver
If the San Francisco Fire Department provided you emergency medical services, you may be able to waive your bill through the Financial Hardship Program.
Muni Fare Evasion Tickets
If you have a low income or are experiencing homelessness and struggling to pay, you can get a dismissal of your Muni fare evasion tickets.
BART Proof of Payment Citation Waiver
By performing 5 hours of community service at an organization of your choice you can have your citation dismissed.
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Quality of Life Citation
If you are experiencing homelessness, you can save hundreds of dollars and dismiss eligible “quality of life” citations like sleeping in a park and obstructing a sidewalk by receiving social service assistance.
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Child Support Debt
If you owe child support debt to the government, you may be eligible to reduce your public assistance payback debt by enrolling in the Debt Reduction Program.
Animal Services Fee Waivers
If your pet is at San Francisco Animal Care and Control’s shelter, you may be eligible for animal services fee waivers through the Guardian Assistance Program (GAP).
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