Housing

With the Downpayment Assistance Loan Program (DALP), you can get assistance up to $375,000 to buy a home.

The Displaced Tenant Housing Preference (DTHP) helps renters displaced by no fault eviction or fire.

Get a loan or grant if you are fixing building code issues or lead hazards.

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

First time homebuyers can buy a home in San Francisco at below market rate (BMR) prices.

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

Former SF residents displaced in the 1960s and 1970s may get first priority in the housing lottery.

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

Improve your lottery chances with Live in the Neighborhood, Displaced Tenant, COP, or Live/Work in SF.

In the City Second program, you can borrow up to $375,000 towards your downpayment on certain homes.

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

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

Low interest loans or grants to fix or keep your home. For all San Francisco homeowners.

You can get help in person and by phone from Rent Board counselors. Sessions are generally 5 to 10 minutes and there may be a wait.

Steps to take when you are falling behind on payments.

Information about rent subsidies, HIV housing resources, and Section 8.

Tell us if there is a Below Market Rate (BMR) unit being rented out, sublet, or put on Airbnb.

The first step to buy a home with City help is to complete homebuyer education.