San Francisco, CA launched the Dahlia Affordable Housing Portal to replace rental lotteries
San Francisco, CA launched Dahlia Affordable Housing Portal
This project from the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development provides an online location for listings and applications for all affordable rental opportunities funded or overseen by the city. This program replaces the previous system of affordable rental lotteries.
Links
Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development | San Francisco
MOHCD supports residents with affordable housing opportunities and essential services to build strong communities.
Get Assistance | DAHLIA San Francisco Housing Portal
Search and apply for affordable housing on the City of San Francisco's DAHLIA Housing Portal.
Newsworthy
These 95 Apartments Promised Affordable Rent in San Francisco. Then 6,580 People Applied. - The New York Times
The nation’s housing policy for the poor can feel like a giant lottery. Sometimes it actually is a lottery.
Reimagining the Affordable Housing Process in San Francisco - The Shorty Awards
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Project Succeeded
Since the website went live in November 2016, 92% of people apply online when there is an option to do so. The project has received over 70,000 applications and over 1,500,000 people have visited the website.
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