Homeless families in San Francisco are now able to stay longer in shelters thanks to a new policy that increases the extensions they can have.
Under the new policy, which takes effect on Oct. 1, homeless families in San Francisco can stay in shelters for 90 days and receive unlimited 90-day extensions. Current policy notes that the Department of Homelessness and Supporting Housing only allows them to stay in shelters for 90 days with 30-day extensions.
Homeless Families in San Francisco
Families that are currently residing in shelters will receive a blanket 90-day extension to bridge the gap between now and Oct. 1. The new policy will grant 90-day extensions to homeless families that meet eligibility requirements, including making progress toward finding permanent housing.
The current 30-day extension policy was originally imposed in December 2024, which reverted to a pre-pandemic practice. During the health crisis, homeless families were allowed to stay until they were able to find permanent housing, according to Mission Local…