Renting

Eviction help

Get help if you might be evicted. Resolve housing disputes and avoid getting displaced.

Services

For all San Francisco renters

SF ERAP Important Update

As of September 23, 2022, the San Francisco Emergency Rental Assistance Program (SF ERAP) is not accepting new applications to focus on processing the large backlog of pending applications.

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.

Calculate your rent burden

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

Renting affordable housing

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.

More services

Apply for a grant for your small business to pay rent debt due to COVID-19

<strong>This grant is now closed.</strong>

Find your Area Median Income (AMI) level

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

Get help reporting substandard living conditions

Call a housing inspector, or find a community organization to help you get needed repairs in your rental.

How to get help from a Rent Board counselor

The Rent Board provides counseling information on subjects that are covered by the Rent Ordinance.

Report a building problem

File a complaint about construction, electrical, plumbing, living conditions, or disability access.

Report an unlawful rent increase or request a review of your rent history

If you believe a rent increase is unlawful or want to know if your current rent is lawful, you may file a petition alleging an unlawful rent increase and/or requesting a determination of the lawful rent.

Tenant Petitions

Learn about the different claims a tenant may file at the Rent Board.