We’re With You Every Step
Navigating affordable housing starts here
MEDA provides free, personalized support to help you navigate San Francisco’s affordable housing system. We guide you through the entire process—including using the official DAHLIA portal for Below-Market-Rate (BMR) rentals—so you can understand the requirements and apply with confidence.
Looking for affordable housing rentals?
Explore available homes through Propiedades Adelante, MEDA’s property management affiliate.
Our free services help you:
Learn about the DAHLIA system: lottery and preferences
Below market rate housing
Emergency housing (shelters)
Tenants’ rights
Market rate housing
Financial capability
MEDA offers personalized support to help you succeed—not just in the application process, but as a renter.
All of our services are free. All of our support is for you.
Start your application or get connected with a housing coach today.
In 2024, MEDA supported 4,635 affordable housing applications, helped 83 families secure stable housing, and equipped 1,443 individuals with the tools and knowledge to navigate San Francisco’s complex housing lottery system.
