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.
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.
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.
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.
The Board of Supervisors received the resolution for the Grant Agreement and assigned it for further action.
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.
The Grant Agreement is set to expire, concluding the rental assistance and support services for tenants transitioning from Emergency Housing Vouchers.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record