San Francisco Development News

SF Housing Authority Updates on EHV Transition, Approves Plaza East Developer, and Adopts Annual Plan

The San Francisco Housing Authority (SFHA) presented updates on its Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) transition plan. The plan aims to transition EHV holders to Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) by the end of the year, with 390 vouchers intended for issuance. The SFHA is working with the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to secure additional funds for those who will not receive HCVs immediately. The authority also discussed changes to its payment standards, which have seen minimal impact on a per-unit basis due to market shifts. The financial report for the 2026 fiscal year projected revenues of $471 million and expenses of $463 million, with a reserve of $7.5 million. Additionally, the board approved Burbank Housing Development Corporation as the developer for the Plaza East Housing Development redevelopment and transfer of ownership, a project aiming to convert public housing to RAD project-based vouchers. The board also approved the SFHA's 2026-2027 Annual Agency Plan, which includes revisions to HCV administrative plans and admissions and occupancy policies, to be submitted to HUD.