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In plain English

This resolution approves a grant agreement for $28.75 million between the San Francisco Housing Authority and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to provide rental subsidies and support for tenants transitioning from Emergency Housing Vouchers from October 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the Grant Agreement between the San Francisco Housing Authority (“SFHA”) and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for rental subsidies and other supports needed to support tenants as part of the transition of Emergency Housing Vouchers; approving a term of October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and a total not to exceed amount of $28,750,000; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the Amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.

Introduced: Jul 28, 2026
Final action: Sep 25, 2026
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How it got here

This legislation originated from the need to provide ongoing rental assistance and support for tenants transitioning from Emergency Housing Vouchers in San Francisco.

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Grant Agreement ProposalJuly 2026
Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

The Department proposed a Grant Agreement with the San Francisco Housing Authority to provide rental subsidies and support for tenants transitioning from Emergency Housing Vouchers, with a total not to exceed amount of $28,750,000.

MYR Memo 072826
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Approval of Grant AgreementJuly 2026
Homelessness Oversight Commission

The Homelessness Oversight Commission approved the Grant Agreement, which is necessary for the Department to enter into contracts without competitive bidding for projects addressing homelessness.

DRAFT Grant Agmt
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Resolution Received and AssignedJuly 28, 2026
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors received the resolution for the Grant Agreement and assigned it for further action.

Action history
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Effective Date of Grant AgreementOctober 1, 2026
Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco

The Grant Agreement between the Housing Authority and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing became effective, marking the start of the rental assistance program.

DRAFT Grant Agmt
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End of Grant Agreement TermJune 30, 2029
Housing Authority and HSH

The Grant Agreement is set to expire, concluding the rental assistance and support services for tenants transitioning from Emergency Housing Vouchers.

DRAFT Grant Agmt

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

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BLA Rpt 091626
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How they voted

RECOMMENDED
Budget and Finance Committee · Sep 16, 2026Pass
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Legislative journey

PresidentJul 28, 2026
→RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Budget and Finance CommitteeSep 16, 2026
✓RECOMMENDEDPass
MayorSep 25, 2026
✓APPROVED