SF Rent Control Checker

Check if a San Francisco property is subject to rent control

How It Works

This tool determines rent control status using the following criteria:

Criteria Used

  • Construction Date: Properties built on or before June 13, 1979 are generally rent controlled
  • Property Type: Multi-unit buildings (apartments, duplexes) vs. single-family homes
  • Condominium Status: Condominiums are typically exempt from rent control
  • Number of Units: Single-family homes and condos have different rules than multi-unit buildings
  • Limitations: Does not account for many exemptions including conversions after 1996, substantial renovations, government-financed housing, Costa-Hawkins exemptions, and other special cases

Search Tips

  • Autocomplete: Start typing to see matching addresses
  • Street Search: Type just the street name (e.g., "Greenwich")
  • Full Address: "1168 Greenwich St" - most accurate
  • Partial Address: "1168 Greenwich" - also works

Data source: SF Assessor's Historical Secured Property Tax Rolls via SF Open Data Portal