The application period for the homes on Amber Drive was February 22, 2022 through April 22, 2022 and applications are now closed. Visit our homeownership page for more information about future opportunities.
The lottery for Amber Drive was held virtually by MOHCD on Friday May 13th. You can view the results by downloading the PDF below.
Once your lottery position is called, you will be asked to submit a full program application with supporting documents. A copy of that application for your reference and preparedness is available ahead of time here. Please note, do not submit this application to Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco staff or San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development. Applications received prior to being requested will not be opened or reviewed.
Applicants must meet the income and credit guidelines, in addition to the following requirements: being willing and able to perform up to 500 hours of sweat equity (volunteer hours) on the construction site; attending workshops and volunteering in other Habitat programs. As well as MOHCD program requirements, see full program requirements here.
If you have applied for a Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco home in the past, you will need to submit a new application for these San Francisco homes. All applications that are received on time and filled out completely will be entered into a lottery. The lottery ONLY determines the order in which your application will be reviewed. It does not guarantee you a home.
The selection process includes a review of your finances and credit, employment history, residency, and the following qualifications:
| Household size | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Minimum Income ($) | 87,350 | 98,300 | 109,200 | 117,950 | 126,700 | 135,400 | 144,150 | 152,950 | 161,650 |
| Maximum Income ($) | 117,000 | 131,650 | 146,250 | 157,950 | 169,650 | 181,350 | 193,050 | 204,800 | 216,450 |
If you have any questions, please contact the Homeowner Development Department at HDDIntake@HabitatGSF.org or 415-625-1041.
WHAT IF I DON’T MEET ALL THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA?
We encourage you to apply regardless. Once you’ve applied, we will determine eligibility.
WHAT IS “SWEAT EQUITY”?
Habitat GSF requires all potential buyers to complete sweat equity (up to 500 volunteer hours).
You can get help with your sweat equity by having friends, family, etc. volunteer with you.
Sweat equity is not designed to be a barrier; we work with each family to ensure they finish their sweat equity in a safe and timely manner.
WHAT IS THE HOA RESPONSIBLE FOR?
Maintaining and repairing common areas (homeowners are responsible for repairs in their units).
ARE THERE MONTHLY HOA FEES?
Yes, fees are subject to change annually.
WILL I NEED TO PAY MY OWN UTILITIES OR WILL THE HOA PAY THEM?
You are responsible for paying for your own utilities.
IS THERE PARKING FOR EACH UNIT?
Yes, each unit has parking.
HOW DOES THE LOTTERY WORK?
Pre-applicants will be given a unique ID number via email.
On May 13, 2022, San Francisco’s Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOHCD) will hosted live, virtual lottery. Attendance is optional.
Pre-applicants’ IDs were randomized and given a spot in the lottery.
You can check your lottery rank at https://housing.sfgov.org. A PDF version of the lottery results is posted at the tope of this page.
MOHCD will invite lottery winners to complete the full application in lottery rank order (i.e., the lottery winner who got ranked #1 will be the first person invited to complete the application, we will go down our list until all 8 units are filled by a qualified buyer.)
There will be 1 lottery for all 8 homes. MOHCD Staff will use their best judgement in matching qualifying households into homes that best fit each household’s needs in lottery rank order.
IF I APPLIED FOR A HABITAT GSF HOME IN THE PAST AND I WAS NOT SELECTED, DO I NEED TO REAPPLY FOR THESE AMBER HOMES?
Yes. For these homes in San Francisco, applications will be made through the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) DAHLIA Portal. MOHCD will administer the lottery.
ARE PETS ALLOWED?
Yes, limits may apply.
DO I HAVE TO HAVE A CO-APPLICANT TO APPLY?
No. Please keep in mind that applicants will become legal title holders and will be responsible for making all monthly payments on time.
WILL HABITAT GREATER SAN FRANCISCO BE MY LANDLORD?
No, Habitat GSF is the lender as this is not a rental unit.