Plus Housing Program

A service offered by
Mayor's Office of Housing & Community Development

About This Service

Plus Housing is a program the San Francisco Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) offers for low-income city residents with HIV.

  • Applicants can choose to be considered for either (or both) permanent housing subsidies and units that are in the list online.

  • NOTE: Plus Housing Program is not for homeless people. If you are homeless, contact the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to schedule an intake with the coordinated entry system.

Eligibility:

  • HIV+ diagnosis
  • Annual household income less than 50% of AMI
  • Unsubsidized rent burden of 50% or greater
  • To learn more about eligibility requirements, visit https://sfmohcd.org/plus-housing.

How to Apply:

Service Contact Information:

  • Email: plushousing@sfgov.org

Contact Info

Websitehttps://sfmohcd.org/plus-housing
Emailplushousing@sfgov.org
Phone

Location and Hours

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  • 1.1 South Van Ness Avenue
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    Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Other Services at this Location

Rental Housing - Housing Counselors

Contact Homeownership SF if you need help renting or buying a home in San Francisco. Homeownership SF will connect you with a housing counselor who can help. Counselors can help you with your DAHLIA application and housing search. For help with San Francisco services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 311 or visit the 311 website (https://www.sf.gov/departments/311-customer-service-center).

Ask about your rent increase in affordable housing

Ask us about your rent increase in affordable housing. Tenants in City-sponsored affordable housing should ask their property managers about rent increases.

Small Sites Program

**You might need to leave a voicemail if you call. It's better to email sfhousinginfo@sfgov.org.** MOHCD helps low- and middle-income people in San Francisco stay in their homes and not get evicted. Through the Small Sites Program, MOHCD: - Makes small rental properties more affordable - Helps current tenants stay in their homes - Improved physical condition of these buildings - Financial sustainability

Homeownership - Buy a home with City Help

First-time homebuyers can get help from the City to buy a home or get downpayment assistance. How the steps go: (1) Buy a home with City[Click Here](https://www.sf.gov/step-by-step/buy-home-city-help) (2) Apply to buy a home with City help.[Click Here](https://www.sf.gov/apply-buy-home-city-help) (3) Get help if you own a home.[Click Here](https://www.sf.gov/resource/2022/get-help-if-you-own-home-san-francsico) (4) Get help if you own a home. [Click Here](https://www.sf.gov/resource/2022/mohcd-program-owners)

Affordable Rental Housing

**All lotteries will be held online. Only online applications on future listings are accepted. Their phone lines may only be accepting voicemails. Email sfhousinginfo@sfgov.org if you can.** MOHCD assists renters to do the following: - Find and apply for current rental listings online on DAHLIA - Get help from a housing counselor - Improve your housing lottery chances

Homeowner Emergency Loan Program (HELP)

MOHCD provides loans to San Franciscan homeowners who need financial emergency help with the following: - Late mortgage payments (money owed for your house) - Late HOA (Homeowners Association) fees (money owed to your neighborhood group) - Late property taxes (money owed to the government) - Special assessments (extra costs, like fixing things in homes) - Repairs for BMR (Below Market Rate) homes so they can be sold. BMR homes are sold at lower prices to help people afford houses. *Last Updated: 09/15/2024*

Rent Relief Resources

If you need help with back rent or a security deposit due to recent money problems, check the SF ERAP online application to see if you're eligible. Help is limited for those most at risk of losing their homes or becoming homeless. Learn more on the SF ERAP program webpage and read the program rules or FAQ. If you have questions about your SF ERAP application, you may contact the SF ERAP Helpline at (415) 653-5744 **Rent relief resources** Get help from a local organization for: - Applying for [SF ERAP](https://sferap.com/) (rent assistance) - Tenant vouchers - Housing advice - Legal help to prevent eviction

San Francisco Emergency Rental Assistance Program (SF ERAP)

SF ERAP aims to keep the City’s most at-risk tenants in their homes as part of the City and County of San Francisco’s anti-displacement and homelessness prevention efforts. **EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE** - Need one-time help with back rent or need help with a security deposit, visit the **SF Emergency Rental Assistance Program-ERAP** [Online Application](https://sferap.com/). Questions about SF ERAP application, contact the SF ERAP Helpline at (415) 653-5744 or help@sferap.org. [https://sfserviceguide.org/services/4038](https://sfserviceguide.org/services/4038)

Access to Housing

**Email sfhousinginfo@sfgov.org for any service-related updates** MOHCD provides counseling, coaching, and assistance for first-time homebuyers to do the following: - Apply for affordable housing - Apply for down payment on any home - Improve your housing lottery chances For step-by-step instructions, visit https://sf.gov/step-by-step/buy-home-city-help.

CalHOME Program

The MOHCD will provide loans for low-income homeowners who are unable to secure conventional financing to fix and keep their homes. **NOTE: This housing rehabilitation loan program is not up and running yet.. Please sign up to receive program updates at sfhousinginfo@sfgov.org.**