San Francisco Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development

Happy Juneteenth!

We celebrate the profound freedom, resilience, and culture of our Black communities. At MOHCD, our commitment goes beyond words: we are listening, learning, and taking direct action every day to co-create a more just, equitable, and inclusive city for all.

Looking for affordable housing resources in SF? Whether you’re renting, buying, or trying to stay in your home, this is for you! 

Join us for the 2026 San Francisco Affordable Housing Fair & Help Center to get free, in-person guidance from MOHCD, HUD-approved counseling agencies, and local real estate experts.

🗓️ Saturday, June 13th
⏰ 10 AM-3 PM
📍 USF McLaren Conference Center (2130 Fulton St.)

🏡 What you can get help with:

- Applying for SF Housing Programs & checking eligibility
- Credit, debt, and financial planning
- Legal aid, eviction defense, and foreclosure assistance
- Support for unhoused individuals & families

Workshops are available online and on-site. Mark your calendars and come get your housing questions answered!

We continue our celebration of Affordable Housing Month with a look at a groundbreaking new community in the heart of San Francisco: The Kelsey Civic Center!

Located right across from City Hall, this innovative 112-unit development was co-developed by Mercy Housing California and The Kelsey to pioneer a “disability-forward” housing model where people with and without disabilities live, work, and thrive together.
 
The project goes far beyond standard accessibility, utilizing comprehensive Inclusive Design Standards. Every corner of the building is crafted for cross-disability inclusion, featuring sensory mapping, tactile elements, hands-free elevator controls, and low-chemical finishes. It also features two full-time “Inclusion Concierges” dedicated to building community, navigating local services, and ensuring every resident has the support they need to thrive.
 
On top of being deeply inclusive, the Kelsey Civic Center is a champion for the environment. As an entirely electric, zero-carbon building centered around a sunlit courtyard atrium, it proves that deeply affordable housing can also achieve world-class climate resilience. The ground floor even hosts the nation’s first publicly funded Disability Cultural Center, featuring beautiful public art by Creativity Explored. This community isn’t just a place to live – it’s a vibrant, inclusive blueprint for the future of housing!

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose fight for social justice was instrumental in passing the Fair Housing Act of 1968. His legacy drives our commitment to dismantling structural racism and ensuring that everyone — especially those with the greatest needs — has a place to thrive.

In his spirit, MOHCD remains dedicated to achieving racial equity through policies that foster inclusive communities and increase Black homeownership. This MLK Day, let’s recommit to the ongoing pursuit of housing justice for all.