Rental Assistance for Tenants | Eviction Defense Collaborative

Rental Assistance at EDC

EDC’s Rental Assistance Disbursement Component (RADCo) helps San Francisco tenants who have fallen behind on their rent due to temporary financial setbacks and administers long-term subsidies for low-income tenants.

If you are behind with your rent, RADCo may be able to help you avoid having an eviction filed against you.

If you need help paying your rent due to temporary financial setbacks, contact us to determine your eligibility for rental assistance:

To reach our rental assistance team, send an email request to EDCRADCo@evictiondefense.org. To connect with our team specifically about rent subsidies, send an email to subsidy@evictiondefense.org.
To visit us in-person: Our office is located at 976 Mission Street.
Open for drop-ins: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m and 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

To qualify for rental assistance, you must apply and be approved by RADCo staff. Your application must submit the following documentation, which will be used to determine your eligibility.

Required personal documentation

Photo ID
Proof of total household income.
Rental agreement and/or other proof of your current address
Some additional documents may be required.

Required documentation from your landlord

Proof of current monthly/ weekly rent amount
Tenant ledger (payment history)
Landlord’s name, address, and telephone number
W-9 form completed and signed by landlord

Eligible households can apply to sferap.com for back rent, future rent, and move-in costs like security deposit and first month’s rent. The amount of assistance depends on eligibility.

Drop In Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
976 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA
94103

Legal Services

If you have received a Summons & Complaint or have been served a notice to quit, call the legal assistance line at (415) 659-9184 or email us at legal@evictiondefense.org