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Documentation – Vacancies in Permanent Supportive Housing

This page provides documentation for the Vacancies in Permanent Supportive Housing report. Documentation includes the report’s purpose, data source, reporting frequency, and key terms.

Purpose

This report provides information on vacancies within HSH’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) site-based portfolio.

Data Source

The dataset is derived from the following data systems that are managed by the San Francisco  Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing:

  • Online Navigation and Entry (ONE) System, a HUD-compliant Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
  • Offline Vacancy Tracker (HSH’s application for tracking vacant units that are not ready for client referral due to various reasons (i.e. maintenance, janitorial, pest control).

Reporting Frequency

This dashboard is updated at the beginning of each month with a snapshot from the middle of the previous month.

Data Notes

Information represents a point in time specified by the “Last Updated” date on the bottom of the report. Existing inventory totals used to calculate the vacancy percentage may change when updates to our inventory occur. 

The dashboard excludes Scattered Site PSH. Scattered Site PSH is not tied to a physical unit but rather to a subsidy or voucher. The total number of these subsidies or vouchers can vary frequently. 

Questions?

  • For general inquiries, contact: hshexternalaffairs@sfgov.org
  • For media inquiries, contact: hshmedia@sfgov.org
  • For technical issues related to this dashboard, contact: hshdata@sfgov.org

Key Terms and Acronyms

Key terms for this dashboard include:

  • Buildings in Lease Up Phase – Sites are identified as being in “lease up phase” from the time they begin accepting referrals until they have been open for tenant move-ins for four months.
  • Existing Buildings – Sites that have been open and active in HSH’s PSH portfolio for at least four months prior to the “Last Updated” date of the report.
  • Online Units / Units Ready for Referral – Units that are ready to receive a tenant referral and ready for move-in.
  • Offline Units – Units that are not ready to receive a tenant referral due to one of the various offline unit statuses.
  • Offline Vacancy Status – Offline Vacancies are represented according to the status of the unit as categorized in the table below:

Offline Vacancy StatusDefinition

Delayed
Unit is vacant for a reason not otherwise described; a note explaining the delay is required.

Excessive Property
Unit has a substantial number of items that need to be removed (hoarding, etc.).

Hold for RA
Unit is being held for a reasonable accommodation (RA) transfer.
Hold for TransferUnit is being held for an internal transfer at the site.
HSH Hold for TransferUnit is being held for an external transfer from another site.
JanitorialUnit requires minor repairs and cleaning.
MaintenanceUnit requires major / substantial repairs.
Medical Examiner HoldUnit is being held by the City’s Medical Examiner’s Office.
Pest ControlUnit needs to be professionally treated for pests.
Property HoldUnit is on hold by the property; details tracked in text notes.
Ready for InspectionUnit needs to be inspected by the San Francisco Housing Authority (SFHA) or the Department of Building Inspection (DBI).
Ready for ReferralUnit is available and ready for occupancy; these units need to be posted to the ONE system to receive a client referral.
Temporarily OccupiedUnit is temporarily occupied by a resident while repairs are underway.

Metrics

MetricDefinition

Total Vacancies
The sum of vacant “Units Ready for Referral” and “Offline Units.” Includes units from existing and leasing up buildings.

Vacancy Percentage
The percentage of vacancies (both Online Units Ready for Referral and Offline Units) within existing buildings calculated from the total inventory of existing buildings.

Note: “Buildings in Lease Up Phase” are excluded in this calculation. Newly opened buildings typically take a few months to fully lease up and move new clients in. Excluding these vacancies allows HSH to more accurately monitor PSH vacancies that result from turnover.

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