Our Services
EDC provides free legal representation and support to help level the playing field and keep people in their homes.
EDC’s Rental Assistance Disbursement Component (RADCo) helps tenants who are behind on rent, and assists by providing long-term subsidies for low-income tenants.
Through the Shelter Client Advocacy program, EDC monitors conditions and the application of shelter rules, and defends residents who are at risk of being evicted from shelters.
San Francisco is in a Housing Crisis.
The cost of rent has skyrocketed in San Francisco in recent decades, but income has lagged far behind. More than 75% of San Franciscans have historically been renters, yet over 50% of families in the Bay Area are considered to be “rent burdened,” paying more than 30% of their income in rent. This inequity has driven the number of evictions higher and contributed to an increase in homelessness in San Francisco.
In 2018, in response to this growing crisis, San Franciscans voted to become one of the first cities in the nation to ensure legal representation for any tenant facing eviction. EDC was selected as the lead partner for this work, known as Tenant Right to Counsel, and we are proud to collaborate with our partner Legal Service Organizations (LSOs) to implement this crucial program for San Francisco.
Since our founding in 1996, EDC has been at the forefront of providing innovative, direct services to address our city’s housing crisis. We were among the first organizations in the country to offer a comprehensive approach that combines rental assistance, legal aid in eviction cases, and advocacy for shelter clients, all in one place.
EDC is a lifeline for people faced with losing their homes. We are here to help.
