San Francisco Housing Authority
Agency Information
MISSION
"The Mission of the San Francisco Housing Authority is to deliver safe and decent housing for low income households and integrate economic opportunity for residents."
HISTORY
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the San Francisco Housing Authority in 1938. The San Francisco Housing Authority is the oldest housing authority in California and the 17th largest in the country. Since its inception, the San Francisco Housing Authority's Conventional Public Housing Department has grown to include over 40 developments located throughout San Francisco.
In 1974, the Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly "Section 8") was introduced to the San Francisco Housing Authority. Over 10,000 individuals and families have been served through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Today, the San Francisco Housing Authority serves over 20,000 individuals residing in San Francisco.
