Support for People Living in Large Vehicles
San Francisco has a new program to support people living in large vehicles. If you qualify, you may get a permit to park, help with housing, or other assistance.Check if you qualifyAre you currently living in a Large Vehicle?
Help is Available
If you were living in a large vehicle on the streets of San Francisco on May 31, 2025, you may qualify for a Large Vehicle Refuge Permit, Housing Programs, Vehicle Buyback, and Relocation Assistance.
Who qualifies?
- You must be experiencing vehicular homelessness.
- You must have been living in a large vehicle in San Francisco on May 31, 2025.
- Your vehicle must be listed in the City’s Large Vehicle Database.
Check if you qualify
How to Apply
- Check if your vehicle is listed in the City’s Large Vehicle Database.
- If your vehicle is listed in the database, fill out a form to get in touch with Street Team Outreach to be certified by the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing as currently experiencing vehicular homelessness and engaging in services
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Opportunities for Landlords and Property Managers
Partner with San Francisco to house neighbors living in large vehicles. Get guaranteed payments, dedicated ongoing support services, and a Unit Hold option while we match a household to your vacant units.
Learn more
Get in Touch
SF311
- Call 311 or (415) 701-2311 to get information
- Use the 311 Mobile App
- Or visit the 311 Customer Service Center
Engage with the Street Team
Talk with Street Team Outreach staff when they visit
Large Vehicle Refuge Permit Overview
Starting November 1, 2025, RVs and other large vehicles parked for over 2 hours may be ticketed or towed. The Large Vehicle Refuge Permit provides temporary parking relief for people living in large vehicles while they connect to housing and services.
Permit requirements:
- Accept housing/shelter offered
- Give up vehicle (if participating in the Buy Back Program)
- Adhere to the Good Neighbor Policy:
- Clean sidewalks
- No excessive noise
- No open fires
- Safe waste-water disposal, etc.
- Adhere to case management appointments and activities
- Adhere to standard parking rules (not including 2-hour parking restrictions)
Report Large Vehicle Issues
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City's Strategy to Address Vehicular Homelessness
The legislation addressing vehicular homelessness under Mayor Daniel Lurie’s Breaking the Cycle plan was passed on July 22, 2025. It will help hundreds of families living in vehicles access stable housing, reduce and prevent RV and vehicular homelessness, and reclaim public spaces for communities across the city.
Learn more about the current state of vehicular-based homelessness and our plan
Frequently Asked Questions
Program and Policy Overview - FAQ