Section 8 apartments in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro — the exact rent a Housing Choice Voucher will cover changes ZIP by ZIP. Below are the current payment standards, the governing Public Housing Authority, and the 85 neighborhoods where we track voucher-friendly search demand.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
California law (SB 329, effective January 2020) makes it illegal statewide for a landlord to refuse an applicant because they pay rent with a Section 8 or other housing voucher. Source of income is a protected class under the Fair Employment and Housing Act.
Section 8 listings available now in San Francisco
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Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 94103
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,430 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,910 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,500 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,660 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Public Housing Authorities
San Francisco Housing Authority
HUD PHA code CA001
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 1815 Egbert Ave, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 715-3280
- Website
- https://www.sfha.org
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85 neighborhoods- Section 8 apartments in Financial District
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+61 more neighborhoods on individual pages.