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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in San Francisco County, California
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in San Francisco County, California. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- Housing Authority of the City & County of SF
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $3,697
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $105,050
- HUD-recorded properties
- 305
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in San Francisco County is administered by Housing Authority of the City & County of SF, (415) 715-3276. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code CA001. It reports 16,237 Housing Choice Voucher units and 532 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for San Francisco County
San Francisco County is in HUD’s San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $200,800).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $73,550 |
| 2 people | $84,050 |
| 3 people | $94,550 |
| 4 people | $105,050 |
| 5 people | $113,500 |
| 6 people | $121,900 |
| 7 people | $130,300 |
| 8 people | $138,700 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $44,150 | $73,550 | $117,700 |
| 2 people | $50,450 | $84,050 | $134,500 |
| 3 people | $56,750 | $94,550 | $151,300 |
| 4 people | $63,050 | $105,050 | $168,100 |
| 5 people | $68,100 | $113,500 | $181,550 |
| 6 people | $73,150 | $121,900 | $195,000 |
| 7 people | $78,200 | $130,300 | $208,450 |
| 8 people | $83,250 | $138,700 | $221,900 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $2,574 | $3,003 | $3,697 | $4,832 | $5,439 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $2,574 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $3,003 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,697 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,832 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,439 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO41860MM7360. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in San Francisco County
HUD records 122 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Jones Apartments | 111 Jones St, San Francisco 94102 | HUD-Assisted Property | 15 assisted | (415) 474-2680 |
| 205 Jones Apartments | 205 Jones St, San Francisco 94102 | HUD-Assisted Property | 12 assisted | (415) 813-3706 |
| Abel Gonzalez | 1045 Capp St, San Francisco 94110 | HUD-Assisted Property | 29 assisted | (415) 641-8003 |
| Alcantara Court | 670 Valencia St, San Francisco 94110 | HUD-Assisted Property | 49 assisted | (415) 552-8247 |
| Alexis Apartments | 390 Clementina St, San Francisco 94103 | HUD-Assisted Property | 132 assisted | (415) 495-3690 |
| ALL HALLOWS COMMUNITY | 1711 Oakdale Ave, San Francisco 94124 | HUD-Assisted Property | 45 assisted | (415) 550-1637 |
| All Hallows Garden Apartments | 65 Navy Rd, San Francisco 94124 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | (415) 647-8439 |
| Ammel Park Coop | 656 Grove St, San Francisco 94102 | HUD-Assisted Property | 95 assisted | (415) 863-7734 |
| ANTONIA MANOR | 180 Turk St, San Francisco 94102 | HUD-Assisted Property | 132 assisted | (415) 771-2446 |
| Apartamentos de la Esperanza | 3590 19th St, San Francisco 94110 | HUD-Assisted Property | 39 assisted | (415) 626-5513 |
| Arc Mercy Community | 1500 Page St, San Francisco 94117 | HUD-Assisted Property | 15 assisted | (415) 813-6789 |
| Armstrong Place Senior Housing | 5600 3rd St, San Francisco 94124 | HUD-Assisted Property | 71 assisted | (415) 822-1260 |
| Autumn Glow Alzheimers Residential | 654 Grove St, San Francisco 94102 | HUD-Assisted Property | 15 assisted | (415) 934-1622 |
| Banneker Homes, Inc. | 765 Fulton St Apt A, San Francisco 94102 | HUD-Assisted Property | 96 assisted | (415) 863-7450 |
| Bayside Elderly Housing | 777 Broadway, San Francisco 94133 | HUD-Assisted Property | 30 assisted | (415) 948-1450 |
| Bayview Apartments | 5 Commer Ct, San Francisco 94124 | HUD-Assisted Property | 113 assisted | (415) 647-6922 |
| Bayview Senior Housing | 5545 3rd St, San Francisco 94124 | HUD-Assisted Property | 53 assisted | (415) 989-1111 |
| Bernal Gateway Apartments | 3101 Mission St, San Francisco 94110 | HUD-Assisted Property | 18 assisted | (415) 641-6129 |
| Betel Apartments | 1227 Hampshire St, San Francisco 94110 | HUD-Assisted Property | 41 assisted | (415) 285-5966 |
| Bethany Center | 580 Capp St, San Francisco 94110 | HUD-Assisted Property | 123 assisted | (415) 821-4515 |
| Bill Sorro Community | 200 6th St, San Francisco 94103 | HUD-Assisted Property | 14 assisted | (415) 813-3787 |
| Britton Courts | 1250 Sunnydale Ave, San Francisco 94134 | HUD-Assisted Property | 46 assisted | (415) 239-1977 |
| Buchanan Park Apartments | 1150 Webster St, San Francisco 94115 | HUD-Assisted Property | 62 assisted | (415) 563-1885 |
| Buena Vista Terrace | 1250 Haight St, San Francisco 94117 | HUD-Assisted Property | 39 assisted | (415) 864-2873 |
| Casa De La Raza | 90 Bartlett St, San Francisco 94110 | HUD-Assisted Property | 51 assisted | (415) 285-0204 |
| Casa De Vida | 5157 Diamond Heights Blvd, San Francisco 94131 | HUD-Assisted Property | 21 assisted | (415) 648-4990 |
| Ceatrice Polite Apartments | 321 Clementina St, San Francisco 94103 | HUD-Assisted Property | 91 assisted | (415) 543-6207 |
| CECIL WILLIAMS GLIDE | 333 Taylor St, San Francisco 94102 | HUD-Assisted Property | 29 assisted | (415) 292-3335 |
| Colosimo Apartments | 3290 25th St, San Francisco 94110 | HUD-Assisted Property | 11 assisted | (415) 647-7191 |
| CRESCENT MANOR | 467 Turk St, San Francisco 94102 | HUD-Assisted Property | 92 assisted | (415) 441-4919 |
| Crocker Amazon Senior Apartments | 5199 Mission St, San Francisco 94112 | HUD-Assisted Property | 36 assisted | (415) 647-7191 |
| DIAMOND VIEW APTS | 73 Digby St, San Francisco 94131 | HUD-Assisted Property | 43 assisted | (415) 334-2698 |
| Dorothy Day Community | 54 McAllister St, San Francisco 94102 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (415) 431-9155 |
| Eastern Park Apts | 711 Eddy St, San Francisco 94109 | HUD-Assisted Property | 201 assisted | (415) 776-0114 |
| Eddy & Taylor Family Housing | 201 Eddy St, San Francisco 94102 | HUD-Assisted Property | 11 assisted | 415-358-3931 x131 |
| Eddy Street Apartments | 1096 Eddy St, San Francisco 94109 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (415) 861-0828 |
| Edith Witt Senior Community | 66 9th St, San Francisco 94103 | HUD-Assisted Property | 95 assisted | (415) 505-0816 |
| EL BETHEL ARMS | 1355 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco 94115 | HUD-Assisted Property | 255 assisted | (415) 567-5495 |
| EL BETHEL TERRACE | 1099 Fillmore St, San Francisco 94115 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (415) 931-4496 |
| Eugene Coleman Com. House | 328 Tehama St, San Francisco 94103 | HUD-Assisted Property | 85 assisted | (415) 267-4990 |
| Fair Oaks Apartments | 799 Oak St, San Francisco 94117 | HUD-Assisted Property | 20 assisted | (415) 221-4413 |
| Fellowship Manor | 1201 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco 94115 | HUD-Assisted Property | 105 assisted | (415) 922-0154 |
| Francis of Assisi | 145 Guerrero St, San Francisco 94103 | HUD-Assisted Property | 110 assisted | (415) 621-4092 |
| Frederick Douglas Haynes | 1049 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco 94115 | HUD-Assisted Property | 84 assisted | (415) 563-3581 |
| Friendship Village One | 40 Friendship Ct, San Francisco 94117 | HUD-Assisted Property | 68 assisted | (415) 921-2002 |
| Friendship Village Two | 40 Friendship Ct, San Francisco 94117 | HUD-Assisted Property | 90 assisted | (415) 921-2002 |
| GLENRIDGE COOPERATIVE | 9 Berkeley Way, San Francisco 94131 | HUD-Assisted Property | 209 assisted | (415) 587-5815 |
| GOLDEN GATE APARTMENTS | 1820 Post St, San Francisco 94115 | HUD-Assisted Property | 24 assisted | (415) 921-3469 |
| HERALD HOTEL | 308 Eddy St, San Francisco 94102 | HUD-Assisted Property | 72 assisted | (415) 441-8782 |
| HERITAGE HOMES | 243 Rey St, San Francisco 94134 | HUD-Assisted Property | 33 assisted | (415) 333-9956 |
| International Hotel Sr Housing | 848 Kearny St, San Francisco 94108 | HUD-Assisted Property | 104 assisted | (415) 733-2200 |
| JACKIE ROBINSON GARDENS | 1340 Hudson Ave, San Francisco 94124 | HUD-Assisted Property | 130 assisted | (415) 821-7280 |
| John W. King Senior Community | 500 Raymond Ave, San Francisco 94134 | HUD-Assisted Property | 90 assisted | — |
| Jones Memorial Homes I | 1640 Steiner St, San Francisco 94115 | HUD-Assisted Property | 32 assisted | (415) 922-4770 |
| Jones Memorial Homes II | 1950 Post St, San Francisco 94115 | HUD-Assisted Property | 101 assisted | (415) 922-4770 |
| Jones Senior Homes | 1727 Fillmore St, San Francisco 94115 | HUD-Assisted Property | 51 assisted | (415) 922-4770 |
| Junipero Serra House | 926 Fillmore St, San Francisco 94117 | HUD-Assisted Property | 24 assisted | (415) 922-4135 |
| La Playa | 770 La Playa St, San Francisco 94121 | HUD-Assisted Property | 13 assisted | (415) 861-0828 |
| La Salle Apartments | 30 Whitfield Ct Ste 1, San Francisco 94124 | HUD-Assisted Property | 145 assisted | (415) 647-6922 |
| Lady Shaw Senior Center | 1483 Mason St, San Francisco 94133 | HUD-Assisted Property | 69 assisted | (415) 677-7572 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH BEACH | 455 Bay St, San Francisco 94133 | Public Housing Development | 341 total | (415) 715-3276 |
| PLAZA | 1230 Eddy St, San Francisco 94115 | Public Housing Development | 191 total | (415) 715-3276 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1036 MISSION FAMILY HOUSING | 1036 MISSION STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94103 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 83 assisted | — |
| 1045 MISSION APTS | 1045 MISSION ST, SAN FRANCISCO 94103 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 55 assisted | — |
| 10TH & MISSION FAMILY HOUSING | 1390 MISSION ST, SAN FRANCISCO 94103 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 135 assisted | — |
| 1100 OCEAN AVENUE APARTMENTS | 1100 OCEAN AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO 94103 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 70 assisted | — |
| 1150 THIRD STREET (MISSION BAY SOUTH BLOCK 3 EAST) | 1150 THIRD STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94158 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 118 assisted | — |
| 1180 4TH STREET | 1180 4TH STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94158 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 149 assisted | — |
| 1296 SHOTWELL SENIOR HOUSING | 1296 SHOTWELL STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94110 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 93 assisted | — |
| 1300 4TH STREET | 626 MISSION BAY BOULEVARD NORTH, SAN FRANCISCO 94158 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 142 assisted | — |
| 1750 MCALLISTER STREET | 1750 MCALLISTER STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94115 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 97 assisted | — |
| 1760 BUSH | 1760 BUSH STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94109 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 104 assisted | — |
| 1880 PINE | 1880 PINE STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94109 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 119 assisted | — |
| 205 JONES STREET APTS | 205 JONES ST, SAN FRANCISCO 94102 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 51 assisted | — |
| 2175 MARKET STREET APARTMENTS | 2175 MARKET STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94114 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 18 assisted | — |
| 220 GOLDEN GATE ASSOC | 220 GOLDEN GATE AVE, SAN FRANCISCO 94102 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 172 assisted | — |
| 227 BAY STREET | 227 BAY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94133 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 49 assisted | — |
| 2300 VAN NESS AVE APTS | 2300 VAN NESS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO 94109 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 22 assisted | — |
| 25 SANCHEZ | 25 SANCHEZ STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94114 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 87 assisted | — |
| 255 WOODSIDE | 255 WOODSIDE AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO 94127 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 106 assisted | — |
| 2698 CALIFORNIA | 2698 CALIFORNIA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94115 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| 320 AND 330 CLEMENTINA | 320-330 CLEMENTINA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94103 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 274 assisted | — |
| 345 ARGUELLO | 345 ARGUELLO BOULEVARD, SAN FRANCISCO 94118 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 68 assisted | — |
| 350 ELLIS | 350 ELLIS STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94102 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 assisted | — |
| 430 TURK STREET | 430 TURK STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94102 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 89 assisted | — |
| 455 FELL | 455 FELL STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94102 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 107 assisted | — |
| 462 DUBOCE | 462 DUBOCE AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO 94117 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 41 assisted | — |
| 479 NATOMA STREET APTS | 479 NATOMA ST, SAN FRANCISCO 94103 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 30 assisted | — |
| 491 31ST AVE | 491 31ST AVE., SAN FRANCISCO 94121 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 74 assisted | — |
| 8TH & HOWARD FAMILY APTS | 1166 HOWARD ST, SAN FRANCISCO 94103 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 73 assisted | — |
| 939 AND 951 EDDY STREET | 939-951 EDDY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94109 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| 95 LAGUNA SENIOR HOUSING | 95 LAGUNA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94102 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 78 assisted | — |
| ALABAMA STREET FAMILY HOUSING | 2949 18TH ST, SAN FRANCISCO 94110 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 92 assisted | — |
| ALABAMA STREET SENIOR HOUSING | 655 ALABAMA ST, SAN FRANCISCO 94110 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| ALEMANY | 938 ELLSWORTH STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 94114 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 143 assisted | — |
| ALEXANDER RESIDENCE | 230 EDDY ST, SAN FRANCISCO 94102 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 178 assisted | — |
| ALICE GRIFFITH PHASE 1 | 2600 ARELIOUS WALKER DRIVE, SAN FRANCISCO 94124 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 88 assisted | — |
| ALICE GRIFFITH PHASE 2 | 2700 ARELIOUS WALKER DRIVE, SAN FRANCISCO 94121 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 87 assisted | — |
| ALICE GRIFFITH PHASE 4 | 2800 ARELIOUS WALKER DRIVE, SAN FRANCISCO 94121 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 29 assisted | — |
| ALL HALLOWS GARDENS APTS | 65 NAVY RD, SAN FRANCISCO 94124 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 156 assisted | — |
| ALTAMONT HOTEL | 3048 16TH ST, SAN FRANCISCO 94103 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 88 assisted | — |
| AMBASSADOR HOTEL | 55 MASON ST, SAN FRANCISCO 94102 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 133 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
Contact the administering housing authority
Named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
Check the income limits
In the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).