(a) MOHCD may administer the Program through one or more Partner Organizations, subject to this Chapter 85 and any rules or regulations adopted by MOHCD. If MOHCD administers the Program through one or more Partner Organizations, MOHCD shall comply with Administrative Code Chapter 21 and Chapter 21G, as applicable, and give preference to Partner Organizations that demonstrate successful prior experience working with initiatives similar to the Program in historically disadvantaged communities in San Francisco.
(b) The Program shall be funded through the General Fund, subject to the City’s annual appropriations ordinance. MOHCD shall establish an account for $10 million appropriated to MOHCD under Ordinance No. 108-21 for the creation of additional affordable housing opportunities and innovation. MOHCD, and the Partner Organizations if applicable, shall administer the Program in a manner that can leverage any applicable external funding, including but not limited to funding administered by the State, federal government, private foundations, or lenders.
(c) MOHCD may adopt rules or regulations to administer the Program consistent with this Chapter 85, including but not limited to rules or regulations designed to avoid abuse and fraud, provided that MOHCD shall not require any Partner Organization, as a condition of assistance, to use a Citywide housing portal for any units constructed or assisted under the Program for the purpose of registration, marketing, or leasing.
(d) MOHCD shall support Property Owners with the rental of any vacant New Unit(s) to tenants receiving rental assistance from any federal, State, local, or nonprofit-administered benefit or subsidy program.
(e) MOHCD shall annually report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the implementation and results of the Program.
(Added by Ord. 172-22, File No. 211232, App. 8/4/2022, Eff. 9/4/2022)
(Former Sec. 85.4 added by Ord. 258-99, File No. 990624, App. 10/15/99; repealed by Ord. 58-03, File No. 030043, App. 4/11/2003)