SF Senior Home Repair Program (SHRP)

SF Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) / Rebuilding Together SF

Available Home Repair

About This Program

SF Senior Home Repair Program (SHRP) is available to homeowners in San Francisco, CA.

SF MOHCD's Senior Home Repair Program (SHRP) provides up to $50,000 in forgivable loans to low-to-moderate income senior/disabled homeowners in historically underserved San Francisco neighborhoods including Bayview Hunters Point, Western Addition, Hayes Valley, and Oceanview Merced Ingleside. The loan is fully forgiven after 3 years if the borrower continues to own and occupy the property. Administered by Rebuilding Together SF.

Loan forgiven entirely after 3 years of continued owner-occupancy

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

In San Francisco, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Up to $50,000 forgivable loan for low-income senior/disabled homeowners
  • Loan fully forgiven after 3 years of continued owner-occupancy
  • Limited to specific SF neighborhoods (Bayview, Western Addition, etc.)
  • Administered by Rebuilding Together SF, call (415) 905-1611
  • Estate planning education and counseling required

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in San Francisco, CA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

You will likely need a contractor to apply

Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in San Francisco early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

This program is usually a forgivable loan: you owe nothing if you stay in the home for the set period, but it may place a lien on the property until then.

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling, 100 slots available per grant year; rolling waitlist

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Frequently asked questions

How much can SF Senior Home Repair Program (SHRP) provide in San Francisco, CA?

Up to $50,000 forgivable loan.

Who qualifies for SF Senior Home Repair Program (SHRP) in San Francisco?

SF Senior Home Repair Program (SHRP) is open to homeowners in San Francisco, CA. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for SF Senior Home Repair Program (SHRP) in San Francisco, CA?

Apply directly with SF Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) / Rebuilding Together SF using the official program link on this page or call 415-905-1611. There is no middleman and no fee.

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