Get priority in the housing lottery if you are a Veteran

• Have qualifying military service and be eligible for Veterans benefits.
• Qualify for at least one San Francisco housing lottery preferences.
• Be able to provide qualifying documents for your Veteran status and lottery preference.

• Search for listings on the DAHLIA San Francisco Housing Portal.
• Select “Yes” if there is a Veteran on your application, then select the Veteran.
• Select an available San Francisco housing lottery preference you qualify for.

• Provide documents verifying your Veteran status.
• Provide documents verifying your San Francisco housing lottery preference.
• You only need to verify Veteran status the first time you apply.

To qualify for Veteran Priority, the following required documents, including lottery preference documents, must show the Veteran’s name.

1. Government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's license or passport

2. One of these documents verifying Veteran status and character of service:

• DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty; or
• Veterans Affairs letter confirming benefits eligibility.

3. Provide proof of your San Francisco housing lottery preference:

• Live or Work in San Francisco: documents must be dated within 45 days of the application date.
• Certificate of Preference
• Displaced Tenant Housing Preference

If you do not qualify for the Veteran Priority

• Enter the General Lottery if you do not qualify for a San Francisco housing lottery preference; Veteran Priority will not apply.
• Learn about a discharge correction or upgrade if your discharge status does not qualify.