San Francisco extends hotel agreements for homeless shelter to August 2023
July 13, 2022 | San Francisco County, California
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The San Francisco County Board of Supervisors convened on July 4, 2025, to discuss an ordinance aimed at extending hotel booking agreements for non-congregate shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. The ordinance seeks to amend existing agreements executed before February 10, 2022, allowing the Human Services Agency (HSA) to extend these agreements through August 30, 2023.
Deputy Director Dan Kaplan presented the ordinance, highlighting its necessity as part of the city’s COVID-19 response. The extension applies to five hotels, including the Adante, Kimpton Buchanan, Vertigo, Monarch, and Cova, which have booking agreements exceeding $10 million. Two additional hotels, the Americania and Whitcomb, were previously approved for extensions. The ordinance also includes smaller agreements with other hotels that do not meet the $10 million threshold.
The Board of Supervisors discussed the financial implications of the ordinance, noting that FEMA has been reimbursing approximately 90% of costs associated with the shelter-in-place (SIP) hotels. However, concerns were raised regarding the ongoing homeless crisis in San Francisco, with supervisors questioning the decision to decommission hotels while many individuals remain on the streets. Supervisor Ronan expressed frustration over the perceived lack of coherent planning to address homelessness, emphasizing the need for immediate shelter solutions.
Public comments reflected a mix of support and concern regarding the ordinance. Some community members praised the shelter program but raised issues about public safety and drug-related activities near the hotels. Others criticized the city’s approach to managing homelessness, arguing for more effective use of available funding and resources.
The meeting concluded with a commitment from HSA to continue exploring options for expanding shelter capacity and addressing safety concerns around the SIP hotels. The ordinance is set to provide temporary relief for vulnerable populations while the city navigates the complexities of homelessness and funding.
Deputy Director Dan Kaplan presented the ordinance, highlighting its necessity as part of the city’s COVID-19 response. The extension applies to five hotels, including the Adante, Kimpton Buchanan, Vertigo, Monarch, and Cova, which have booking agreements exceeding $10 million. Two additional hotels, the Americania and Whitcomb, were previously approved for extensions. The ordinance also includes smaller agreements with other hotels that do not meet the $10 million threshold.
The Board of Supervisors discussed the financial implications of the ordinance, noting that FEMA has been reimbursing approximately 90% of costs associated with the shelter-in-place (SIP) hotels. However, concerns were raised regarding the ongoing homeless crisis in San Francisco, with supervisors questioning the decision to decommission hotels while many individuals remain on the streets. Supervisor Ronan expressed frustration over the perceived lack of coherent planning to address homelessness, emphasizing the need for immediate shelter solutions.
Public comments reflected a mix of support and concern regarding the ordinance. Some community members praised the shelter program but raised issues about public safety and drug-related activities near the hotels. Others criticized the city’s approach to managing homelessness, arguing for more effective use of available funding and resources.
The meeting concluded with a commitment from HSA to continue exploring options for expanding shelter capacity and addressing safety concerns around the SIP hotels. The ordinance is set to provide temporary relief for vulnerable populations while the city navigates the complexities of homelessness and funding.
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