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Housing Authority of the City & County of SF
Housing Authority of the City & County of SF is based in San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA and administers 16,237 Section 8 vouchers and 534 public housing units.
HUD PHA code CA001. Program type: Combined. Households served: 15,977. Occupancy: 96%. ZIP codes served: 30.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (San Francisco).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,733 |
| 2 bedroom | $3,274 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,964 |
| 4 bedroom | $5,064 |
| 5 bedroom | $5,249 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Low Rise Apt (2 - 4 units)), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $30 | $33 | $41 | $48 | $57 |
| Heating (Electric) | $62 | $70 | $81 | $90 | $101 |
| Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $53 | $60 | $69 | $77 | $86 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $5 | $6 | $7 | $8 | $9 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $27 | $32 | $36 | $40 | $45 |
| Other Electric | $70 | $92 | $109 | $132 | $156 |
| Air Conditioning | $28 | $33 | $44 | $51 | $58 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $21 | $22 | $27 | $32 | $38 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $48 | $50 | $69 | $92 | $114 |
| Water Heating (Electric - Heat Pump) | $36 | $37 | $52 | $69 | $85 |
| Water | $39 | $42 | $69 | $88 | $116 |
| Sewer | $49 | $53 | $100 | $133 | $184 |
| Trash Collection | $47 | $47 | $47 | $47 | $47 |
| Other -specify (Electric) | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
| Customer Charge (Natural Gas) | $4 | $4 | $4 | $4 | $4 |
| Range/Microwave | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Housing Authority of the City & County of SF
- Notice for Request of Proposals: Toy Drive ServicesThe Housing Authority is requesting proposals for services related to a toy drive.
- Notice for Request of Proposals: Administration of Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV)The Housing Authority is seeking proposals for administering the Emergency Housing Voucher program.
- NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP No. 26-060-RFQ-0003 ADMINSTRATION OF THE EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHER (EHV)The Housing Authority is seeking proposals for the administration of its Emergency Housing Voucher program.
- Notice of Request for Qualifications: Plaza East Exterior Elevated Elements and Backyard Retaining Walls Repair and ReplacementThe Housing Authority is seeking qualifications for repairs and replacement of exterior elements and retaining walls at Plaza East.
- End of Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) ProgramThe Emergency Housing Voucher program has ended.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94102 | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,160 | $4,680 |
| 94103 | $2,740 | $3,190 | $3,930 | $5,140 | $5,780 |
| 94104 | $2,420 | $2,830 | $3,480 | $4,550 | $5,120 |
| 94105 | $2,940 | $3,520 | $4,260 | $5,440 | $5,780 |
| 94107 | $3,430 | $4,010 | $4,930 | $6,440 | $7,250 |
| 94108 | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,370 |
| 94109 | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,170 | $4,690 |
| 94110 | $2,350 | $2,740 | $3,370 | $4,400 | $4,960 |
| 94111 | $2,690 | $3,140 | $3,870 | $5,060 | $5,690 |
| 94112 | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,300 |
| 94114 | $2,870 | $3,350 | $4,120 | $5,390 | $6,060 |
| 94115 | $2,900 | $3,380 | $4,160 | $5,440 | $6,120 |
| 94116 | $2,840 | $3,310 | $4,080 | $5,330 | $6,000 |
| 94117 | $2,790 | $3,260 | $4,010 | $5,240 | $5,900 |
| 94118 | $2,390 | $2,790 | $3,430 | $4,480 | $5,050 |
| 94121 | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,350 |
| 94122 | $2,370 | $2,770 | $3,410 | $4,460 | $5,020 |
| 94123 | $3,240 | $3,780 | $4,650 | $6,080 | $6,840 |
| 94124 | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,300 |
| 94127 | $2,470 | $2,930 | $3,560 | $4,650 | $5,230 |
| 94129 | $2,570 | $3,000 | $3,690 | $4,830 | $5,440 |
| 94130 | $2,490 | $2,900 | $3,570 | $4,670 | $5,250 |
| 94131 | $2,800 | $3,270 | $4,020 | $5,250 | $5,910 |
| 94132 | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,490 |
| 94133 | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,300 |
| 94134 | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,300 |
| 94158 | $3,430 | $4,010 | $4,930 | $6,440 | $7,250 |
| 94188 | $2,470 | $2,880 | $3,540 | $4,630 | $5,210 |
| 94501 | $2,270 | $2,490 | $3,050 | $3,910 | $4,620 |
| 94920 | $2,980 | $3,480 | $4,280 | $5,600 | $6,300 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City & County of SF
1815 Egbert Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
Phone: (415) 715-3276
Official website: sfha.org
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About Housing Authority of the City & County of SF
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City & County of SF manages 534 public housing units and administers 16,237 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 15,977 households. With an occupancy rate of 96%, the authority operates a combined program, providing both public housing and rental assistance to residents in need.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City & County of SF ranks fourth in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 88 authorities in California. This significant scale reflects its role in supporting a large number of families and individuals, making it one of the leading providers of housing assistance in the state.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in San Francisco ranges from $2,990 to $4,730, with an average of $3,590. This is notably higher than the state average of $2,577. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 94105 at $4,730, while the lowest is in ZIP code 94112 at $2,990.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.