On March 25, 2025, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a resolution waiving the Behested Payment Ordinance for a six-month period to allow designated officials within the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to solicit private donations for the expansion of temporary shelters and related services. This waiver applies to the Executive Director, Chief Deputies, Deputy Directors, and Program Directors and is aimed at enhancing public-private partnerships for homelessness solutions. The resolution aligns with the City’s strategic homelessness plan, 'Home by the Bay,' which calls for significant expansion in shelter capacity and resources. It is expected to help expedite new funding streams during a period of urgent housing needs.
This resolution enables faster mobilization of funding and public-private collaboration to address homelessness, bypassing bureaucratic limitations that could hinder progress during critical periods.