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Rent, affordable homes, zoning, and decisions that shape where people can live.
The City approves a grant agreement between the San Francisco Housing Authority and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
The board will adopt a resolution approving the 2026 grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program.
What's happening
Why it matters
The funding supports citywide homelessness services and can improve housing stability for thousands of residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Remote comment is allowed; see meeting instructions on sf.gov/sfbos for details.
Decision update
The item “Approve HUD Continuum of Care grant application” was adopted.
Decided Jul 28, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the purchase of 758 Pacific Avenue for $2,178,786.
What's happening
Why it matters
The acquisition enables the city to build new affordable housing units for low‑income residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Acquire 758 Pacific Avenue for affordable housing” was adopted.
Decided Jul 28, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution to forgive approximately $1,172,500 of outstanding rent owed by the tenant.
What's happening
Why it matters
The relief helps the tenant avoid eviction and eases financial strain on the business.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve rent forgiveness and reduction for Shew Yick Trust” was adopted.
Decided Jul 28, 2026.
The board will adopt a lease allowing the 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic to occupy the 2nd and 3rd floors of 888 Post Street for two years starting July 1 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides low‑cost space for a navigation center that helps homeless youth, saving city funds and supporting vulnerable residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Remote comment is allowed; see meeting instructions on sf.gov/sfbos for details.
Decision update
The item “Lease for 3rd Street Youth Center at 888 Post St” was adopted.
Decided Jul 28, 2026.
The City authorizes forgiving approximately $1,172,500 of $1,507,500 outstanding rent.
What's happening
Why it matters
The relief helps keep the commercial space occupied and supports the tenant’s financial stability.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Budget and Finance Committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250, on July 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee amended the rent‑forgiveness resolution to partially forgive $1,172,500 of outstanding rent, reduce the monthly base rent to $5,000 through September 30 2026, and authorize the Director of Property and the Director of MOHCD to take related actions. This is a committee amendment, not final Board approval.
Decided Jul 22, 2026.
The City will sign a lease with 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic for the 2nd and 3rd floors of 888 Post Street.
What's happening
Why it matters
It provides a low‑cost space for a navigation center that helps homeless youth transition to stable housing.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Budget and Finance Committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250 on July 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: No comment deadline listed; contact the clerk to submit written comments.
Decision update
The committee voted to recommend approval of a lease authorizing the City to rent the 2nd and 3rd floors of 888 Post Street to the 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic for two years starting July 1 2026 at a nominal $1 annual base rent.
Decided Jul 22, 2026.
The City will apply for the 2026 HUD Continuum of Care program grant.
What's happening
Why it matters
The funding will support local homelessness services and expand affordable housing resources.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Budget and Finance Committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250 on July 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: No comment deadline listed; contact the clerk to submit written comments.
Decision update
The committee voted to recommend approval of the city’s application for the HUD Continuum of Care grant, which is expected to generate more than $16 million in revenue.
Decided Jul 22, 2026.
The City authorizes the purchase of 758 Pacific Avenue for $2,178,786.
What's happening
Why it matters
It adds new affordable housing units, helping low‑income residents find stable homes.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Budget and Finance Committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250, on July 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee amended the resolution authorizing acquisition of 758 Pacific Avenue for affordable housing, including a loan amendment and a residential ground lease with a $100 annual base rent.
Decided Jul 22, 2026.
The City authorizes forgiving about $1,172,500 of outstanding rent and lowering the base rent to $5,000 per month for the Shew Yick property.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides financial relief to the tenant and supports continued use of the property.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on 7/22/2026 at 10:00 AM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee amended the rent‑forgiveness and month‑to‑month rent‑reduction resolution for the Shew Yick properties, striking CEQA references and making other clarifying changes, and recommended it as amended.
Decided Jul 22, 2026.
The Board is considering an amendment to the Planning Code that would require owners who demolish residential units to replace them with at least the same number of units.
The city will approve a grant of up to $4,493,845 for a 55‑unit, 100% affordable housing project.
The city will approve a grant of up to $3,239,075 for an 88‑unit, 100% affordable housing project.
The Board approved a retroactive grant of up to $4,445,777 to 3300 Mission Partners for a 35‑unit, 100% affordable housing project for extremely low‑income households.
The city will approve a grant of up to $3,798,723 for a 106‑unit, 100% affordable housing project.
The Board approved a retroactive grant of up to $2,559,101 to 160 Freelon Housing Partners for an 85‑unit, 100% affordable housing project for extremely low‑income households.
The city will approve a grant of up to $2,307,936.20 for the Department of Public Health to run the Solid Start program.
The Board approved a 75‑year ground lease (with a 24‑year extension option) for the City’s property at 1939 Market Street with Mercy Housing California 109, L.P.
What's happening
Why it matters
The lease creates new affordable housing units in a central location, helping address the city’s housing shortage for low‑income families.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Email: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Submit comment: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Decision update
The item “Ground lease for 1939 Market Street affordable housing” was adopted.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
The Planning Code is amended to raise the maximum guest rooms for hotels from five to ten in specified residential zones.
What's happening
Why it matters
Allows more short‑term rentals, affecting housing availability and neighborhood character.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall at 2:00 PM on July 21, 2026.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide remote comment during the meeting as allowed by the Board.
Decision update
The item “Increase hotel guest rooms to ten in residential districts” passed.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
The Board approved a loan amendment authorizing up to $27,248,500 to fund predevelopment of a 216‑unit affordable senior housing project at 1234, 1270, and 1280 Great Highway.
What's happening
Why it matters
The financing moves forward a large affordable housing development that will provide safe, low‑cost homes for seniors in need.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Email: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Submit comment: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Decision update
The item “Loan amendment for 1234 Great Highway senior housing” was adopted.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to enter into a lease of real property at 125 Bayshore Boulevard.
What's happening
Why it matters
It provides a dedicated site for emergency shelter, helping address homelessness and committing city funds to the program.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Lease for 125 Bayshore Boulevard emergency shelter” was adopted.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
The Board authorized the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to accept a $2,520,000 in‑kind consulting gift from FUSE Corp provided by seven FUSE Fellows.
What's happening
Why it matters
The consulting services aim to improve service delivery for residents facing housing instability and homelessness.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250 on July 21 2026 at 2:00 PM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “In‑Kind Consulting Gift for Housing Services” was adopted.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
The city adopted a policy to expand site‑based Permanent Supportive Housing that prohibits on‑site illicit drug use.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensuring drug‑free environments supports people experiencing homelessness who prefer such housing and promotes community safety.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in Room 250 or join remotely.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Expand Drug-Free Permanent Supportive Housing policy” passed.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
The city reduced Inclusionary Affordable Housing requirements for projects of 25 units or more.
What's happening
Why it matters
These changes lower development costs and may speed up new housing construction, affecting housing affordability and city revenue.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in Room 250 or join remotely.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Inclusionary Housing requirements reduced and land dedication option” passed.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
