Affordable housing

Services

Rental housing

Get help from a housing counselor

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

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.

Calculate your rent burden

How much you spend on housing can determine whether you can get help with your rent.

Homeownership

Buy a home with City help

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

Apply for a downpayment loan to buy a market rate home

With the Downpayment Assistance Loan Program (DALP), you can get a loan up to $500,000 to buy a 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.

More services

Find your Area Median Income (AMI) level

Your AMI level determines whether you can apply for income based services.

San Francisco Emergency Rental Assistance Program (SF ERAP)

As of February 28, 2023, SF ERAP is accepting new applications. Please note that program rules have changed to target financial assistance to households most at risk of housing loss or homelessness. Funding is limited and SF ERAP will not be able to serve every household who meets minimum eligibility criteria. Visit the SF ERAP online application to learn more.

The housing lottery on SFGovTV

When you apply for a below market rate home, you’ll be on a lottery list. The lottery gives current and former SF residents a better chance of living in the City.

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