Renting

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.

About the eviction moratorium due to the coronavirus outbreak

You cannot be evicted during the coronavirus emergency. You can get more time to pay your rent. These and other protections do not include rent cancellation.

Get help from a housing counselor

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

Learn more about rental housing programs

Information about rent subsidies and HIV housing resources.

Calculate your rent burden

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

Find and apply for affordable rental housing

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

Get services if you rent

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

Ask about your rent increase in affordable housing

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

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.