SF QuorumQuorum
Back to legislation
Ordinance#250779Passed
In plain English

This ordinance sets rules for Below Market Rate Condominium Conversion Units, including how resale prices are determined, costs for improvements, and policies for inheritance and refinancing. It clarifies requirements that will apply to these units purchased after October 1, 2025.

Ordinance amending the Subdivision Code to establish procedures regarding resale prices, capital improvement costs, marketing and sales, policies for conveyance through inheritance, title changes, owning, occupying, and refinancing Below Market Rate Condominium Conversion Units (BMR Units), and clarifying effective dates for requirements applicable to BMR Units under Subdivision Code, Section 1344, purchased on or after October 1, 2025.

Introduced: Jul 22, 2025
Final action: Oct 6, 2025
Official record β†—

How it got here

This legislation originated from the need to clarify and update the procedures governing Below Market Rate Condominium Conversion Units in San Francisco.

1
Establishment of Below Market Rate Condominium Conversion Program1979
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted the Below Market Rate Condominium Conversion Program to preserve low and moderate income housing through the implementation of Subdivision Code Sections 1341 and 1385.

Leg Final
2
Designation of MOHCD1988
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board designated the Mayor’s Office of Housing (now MOHCD) as the City department responsible for monitoring the units created by the Below Market Rate Condominium Conversion Program.

Leg Final
3
Clarification of Program Rules2008
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted Ordinance No. 320-08, which clarified the rules for Below Market Rate Units under Subdivision Code Section 1344.

Leg Final
4
Presentation on Code UpdateSeptember 8, 2025
Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD)

MOHCD presented the need to update the Subdivision Code to clarify rules and align with citywide BMR program standards, affecting 303 units.

MOHCD Presentation 090825
5
Committee RecommendationSeptember 2025
Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended the ordinance for passage, addressing the need for clarity in the procedures for Below Market Rate Units.

Board Pkt 091625
6
Final PassageSeptember 30, 2025
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which clarifies the rules applicable to Below Market Rate Units purchased on or after October 1, 2025.

Action History
7
Approval of OrdinanceOctober 6, 2025
Mayor of San Francisco

The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the updates to the Subdivision Code regarding Below Market Rate Condominium Conversion Units.

Action History

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

Document trail
PDF β†—
Leg Dig Ver1
Official legislation text
PDF β†—
PDF β†—
PDF β†—
PDF β†—
PDF β†—
PDF β†—
PDF β†—

How they voted

Legislative journey

PresidentJul 22, 2025
β†’ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeSep 8, 2025
βœ“RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsSep 16, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025
βœ“PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
βœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorOct 6, 2025
βœ“APPROVED