Housing

What's happening

• The resolution forgives about $1,172,500 of $1,507,500 in outstanding rent obligations.
• It reduces the monthly base rent to $5,000 until the lease ends on September 30 2026.
• It authorizes the Director of Property and MOHCD to take additional actions related to the resolution.

Why it matters

Forgiving rent and lowering payments helps the tenant stay in place, preserving a local business and preventing vacancy.

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• The City and County are authorized to execute a lease for the 2nd and 3rd floors of 888 Post Street.
• The lease term is two years starting July 1, 2026 with an annual base rent of $1.
• The lease provides a navigation center for transitional age youth experiencing homelessness.

Why it matters

Provides low‑cost space for services that help homeless youth, supporting public health and safety.

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• The City approved the 2026 grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program.
• Anticipated revenue from the grant exceeds $16,000,000.
• The grant requires Board of Supervisors review for grants of $5,000,000 or more.

Why it matters

Brings significant funding to support housing and services for homeless residents.

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• The resolution authorizes the purchase of 758 Pacific Avenue for $2,178,786 to be used for affordable housing.
• It approves a loan amendment up to $13,666,153 to fund pre‑development costs for the project.
• It creates a 75‑year ground lease with an annual base rent of $100 and a $15,000 administrative fee.

Why it matters

Purchasing 758 Pacific and providing financing supports the creation of affordable housing, helping address the city’s housing need.

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• 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.
• The month‑to‑month lease will end on September 30, 2026.

Why it matters

Provides financial relief to the tenant and supports continued use of the property.

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• The city will accept an in‑kind consulting services gift valued at $2,520,000 from FUSE Corp.
• The gift term runs from August 1, 2026 to October 20, 2028.

Why it matters

The consulting gift provides expertise to improve coordination of housing, health, and homelessness services.

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• The loan agreement is amended to allow up to $27,248,500 for pre‑development costs of a 216‑unit affordable senior housing project on Great Highway.

Why it matters

Funding the project helps create affordable housing for low‑income and formerly homeless seniors.

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• The City will enter a 75‑year ground lease with Mercy Housing for the property at 1939 Market Street, paying $15,000 annual rent.
• The lease will enable construction of a 187‑unit affordable rental housing development.

Why it matters

The lease creates new affordable housing units for low‑income households in the city.

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• The City will consider releasing $2,430,466 from reserve funds to support community ambassador services at two shelter programs.
• The funds are earmarked for ongoing services that assist shelter residents.

Why it matters

It provides financial support for programs that help shelter residents navigate services, improving homeless assistance.

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• The City will consider releasing $4,431,400 from reserve funds to expand community ambassador services in the South of Market and Tenderloin neighborhoods.
• The funding aims to increase support for shelter residents in those areas.

Why it matters

It expands assistance programs for homeless individuals in high‑need neighborhoods, impacting community services.

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• The Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, is authorized to lease a 31,200‑square‑foot property at 125 Bayshore Boulevard. The lease is for ten years with two five‑year renewal options, starting July 1, 2026, at an annual base rent of $655,200 with 3% yearly increases.

Why it matters

The space will provide emergency shelter for homeless individuals, directly supporting the city’s homelessness response.

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• The ordinance would reduce inclusionary affordable housing requirements for projects of 25 units or more.
• It would delete requirements for projects under 25 units and allow developers to dedicate land instead of paying fees.

Why it matters

It changes how affordable housing is provided, potentially lowering the number of affordable units built and affecting housing availability.

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• The ordinance reduces inclusionary housing requirements for projects with 25 units or more.
• It eliminates inclusionary housing requirements for projects under 25 units.
• It lets developers give land to the city instead of paying the inclusionary housing fee and creates a process to request modifications.

Why it matters

Changing the rules could lower costs for developers and affect how many affordable units are built for low‑income residents.

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• The ordinance makes it city policy to increase site‑based permanent supportive housing that prohibits on‑site illicit drug use.

Why it matters

It aims to provide safe housing options for people experiencing homelessness who prefer drug‑free environments.

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• Ordinance temporarily lifts the limit on using Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax revenues for short‑term rental subsidies.
• It finds that allowing higher expenditures on these subsidies supports the goals of the Our City, Our Home Fund.

Why it matters

More funding for short‑term rental subsidies can affect housing availability and affordability for renters and small‑business owners.

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• A resolution would approve the expenditure plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund for fiscal years 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028.

Why it matters

The plan outlines how funds will be spent on services and housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness.

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• The Planning Code is being amended to raise the maximum number of guest rooms allowed for hotel uses in several residential zones from five to ten rooms. The change also requires the Planning Commission to review impacts on existing homes when a hotel is proposed in a single‑family home.

Why it matters

More guest rooms could bring more visitors and revenue, but also affect neighborhood character and housing availability for residents.

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• The committee will review an amendment to the Administrative Code that makes it city policy to expand drug‑free permanent supportive housing and requires city funding to be used for that purpose, except in limited cases. The Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing must also survey residents and adopt eviction rules for drug‑free housing.

Why it matters

Increasing drug‑free supportive housing will give people experiencing homelessness more safe housing options and affect current and future residents.

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• The Office of the District Attorney was authorized to accept and spend a $200,000 gift from The Chris Larsen Fund, facilitated by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, to support Project Restore, a women’s housing initiative for victims of crime.

Why it matters

The funding creates safe housing for women and families affected by violent crime, enhancing public safety and community stability.

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• The Board adopted a resolution supporting California Assembly Bill 1573, which would add victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking to the housing element’s target population.

Why it matters

Including survivors in housing planning can lead to more supportive affordable housing options for vulnerable residents.

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• The Board reviewed a charter amendment to raise the annual appropriation to the Housing Trust Fund, extend its sunset date, and adjust funding rules.

Why it matters

More funding can support affordable housing creation, acquisition, and stabilization.

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• The committee will consider an ordinance that amends the Planning Code to reduce Inclusionary Affordable Housing requirements for projects of 25 units or more, delete the requirements for projects under 25 units, allow land dedication instead of fees, and lower development impact fees. The ordinance also updates related Building and Administrative Code sections.

Why it matters

These changes could make it easier and cheaper for developers to build new housing, potentially increasing the supply of affordable units for low‑income residents.

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• Supervisors considered an ordinance amending the Police Code to broaden the Fair Chance Ordinance. The amendment prevents employers and affordable housing providers from using out‑of‑state criminal convictions related to abortion‑care, drag performances, gender‑affirming care, or spontaneous abortion in employment or housing decisions, and raises penalties for violations.

Why it matters

The change protects individuals from discrimination based on criminal history that does not reflect California law, promoting fair employment and housing access.

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• The Planning Code would be amended to raise the maximum number of hotel guest rooms allowed as a conditional use in two‑family and three‑family residential districts from five to eight.

Why it matters

Allows larger boutique hotels in residential neighborhoods, potentially increasing tourism and housing pressure.

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• The committee is reviewing a charter amendment that would increase the city’s annual appropriation to the Housing Trust Fund, extend its sunset date to 2058, and add provisions for a temporary freeze or reduction.

Why it matters

More funding could create, acquire, and rehab affordable housing and support down‑payment loans, helping low‑income renters and homebuyers.

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• The committee will discuss a resolution that lets the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing solicit private donations for temporary shelter services, despite the Behested Payment Ordinance.

Why it matters

Additional private funding could expand shelter capacity for people experiencing homelessness.

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• The committee is reviewing a draft charter amendment that would increase the city’s required annual appropriation to the Housing Trust Fund, expand its uses for affordable rental and ownership housing, and extend its sunset date to 2058, with a voter referendum on November 3, 2026.

Why it matters

More funding could create, acquire, and rehabilitate affordable housing and provide down‑payment loans and stabilization assistance.

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