Catholic Charities CYO
Spanish, Tagalog speaking. Provides two types of rental assistance (move in expenses and back rent). Serves qualifying individuals and families. The goal of the program is to assist people in stabilizing their housing through receiving one time financial assistance.
*Singles must call at 1pm on Thursdays and the first 10 will be considered.
Community Boards – Neighborhood Conciliation Services
Conflict resolution between landlords and tenants, and between tenants and tenants. No fee.
HELPLINK
At Helplink, a trained Information and Referral specialist will help you find information on community resources, employment, housing, substance abuse treatment, and more. Call for anonymous free referrals.
800-273-6222 or (415) 808-HELP
Spanish (415) 808-4444
Chinese (415) 808-7339
TTY (415) 808-4440
Independent Living Resource Center – Housing Program
(415) 543-6222
For disabled tenants, hoarding and cluttering, reasonable accomodation issues in housing
Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board (Rent Board) – Alternative Dispute Resolution Pilot Program
San Francisco tenants may request that a Rent Board Mediator
help resolve housing-related disputes involving one's landlord, roommate, property manager or neighbor.
St. Anthony Foundation
Spanish speaking. Provides some charity grants in crisis situations.
Call for an appointment with a caseworker for intake.
Season of Sharing (SOS)
SOS provides one time crisis grants to eligible singles, families with minor children, and seniors 60 and older. Seek a referral through one of the following agencies, organized by topic: