The City of San Francisco has approved the fourth amendment to the grant agreement between the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) and Catholic Charities, expanding the SF HOME Rapid Rehousing program. This amendment extends the grant term by 16 months, through June 30, 2026, and increases the total contract funding by $4,736,070 to a not-to-exceed amount of $14,533,573. The program will now serve 66 families annually, up from 32 in prior years, supporting the city's Safer Families Plan. The amendment also includes flexible housing subsidies for five additional households. Funding comes from a mix of General Fund and Proposition C (Our City, Our Home) funds. The rapid rehousing program aims to provide rental assistance, case management, and landlord liaison services to help families secure long-term housing stability and reduce homelessness in San Francisco.
This decision expands support for family homelessness prevention in San Francisco, aligning with the city's Safer Families Plan. With the rapid rise in family homelessness, the additional funding will provide critical rental assistance and case management to help families secure and maintain stable housing, reducing the risk of returning to homelessness.