SERVICE

Check if your vehicle qualifies for Large Vehicle Refuge Permit

If you live in a large vehicle in San Francisco, you may be eligible for housing assistance, vehicle buyback, or temporary parking permits.

What to know

Cost

Free

Submit this form to:

  • Check if your vehicle qualifies for the Large Vehicle Refuge Permit
  • Connect with available services if you're eligible

What to do

Before you start

You may qualify for services if:

  • Your vehicle is over 22 feet long or 7 feet high
  • You were living in your vehicle in San Francisco as of May 2025
  • Your vehicle is an RV, mobile home, trailer, or similar large vehicle

Services may include:

  • Help finding permanent or temporary housing
  • Cash payment if you give up your large vehicle
  • Temporary parking permits while you wait for housing

1. Fill out the form

Only questions with an asterisk (*) are required

Check if you qualify

2. Wait for our response

  1. We'll contact you: We'll let you know within a week if your vehicle is in our database, if we need any additional information, and what services you might qualify for.
  2. Connect with outreach teams: If eligible, we'll connect you with specialists who can help.

Important: Filling out this form doesn't guarantee you'll get services or create any legal obligations. It's the first step to see what help might be available.

Your privacy

We'll only use your information to:

  • Check if you're in our database
  • Determine what services you might qualify for
  • Improve our programs

You can withdraw consent at any time by emailing largevehicleprogram@sfgov.org. This may affect your ability to receive services.