Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development

Apply to get help with your rent

You can apply to get up to 3 months’ back and forward rent for a total of 6 months.

Get help if you might be evicted

Resources if you are having conflicts, served an eviction notice, or need help paying rent.

Avoid displacement by turning your building into affordable housing

The Small Sites Program can help nonprofits buy apartment buildings before an investor does.

Find and apply for affordable rental housing

See and apply for current rental listings on DAHLIA, the SF Housing Portal.

Get help from a housing counselor

Counselors can help with your rental application, credit score, or other housing issues.

Check if you qualify for affordable housing lottery preferences

Improve your lottery chances if you live in the neighborhood, are a displaced tenant, or live or work in SF.

Learn more about rental housing programs

Information about rent subsidies and HIV housing resources.

Ask about your rent increase in affordable housing

Tenants in City sponsored affordable housing should ask their property managers about rent increases.

Get services if you rent

Help for renters for eviction and conflicts. Annual recertification for renters in mixed income housing.

Buy a home with City help

First time homebuyers can get help from the City to buy a home or get downpayment assistance.

Apply to buy a home with City help

First time homebuyers can apply for specific listings, or apply for a downpayment loan on any home.

Check if you qualify for affordable housing lottery preferences

Improve your lottery chances if you live in the neighborhood, are a displaced tenant, or live or work in SF.

Get help if you own a home

All San Francisco homeowners can apply for preservation programs to fix or keep their home.

Get services if you bought a home with City help

Help for City program homeowners to refinance, improve, or resell their home. Includes compliance monitoring.