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Most people in San Francisco think “affordable housing” is for someone else.

But the reality is more complicated.

In this episode, I sit down with Manson Leong from Self-Help for the Elderly to break down how the system actually works and who it really serves.

We talk about:

•  the difference between low-income and affordable housing 
•  how federal and city programs work 
•  Self-Help’s role in senior housing 
•  and how difficult it can be for seniors, especially those who do not speak English, to navigate the system 

We also talk about what is available right now and why so many people still struggle to access it.

If this is something you or your family are trying to figure out, there is a place to start.

The Westside Housing Resource Fair is coming up next Saturday, April 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM at 1199 9th Avenue. It is free and open to the public, with housing counselors, legal help, and more.

Resources

Westside Housing Resource Fair
Saturday, April 18, 2026 · 10 AM – 2 PM
San Francisco County Fair Building (1199 9th Avenue)
Free, walk-ins welcome

Self-Help for the Elderly
selfhelpelderly.org

Manson Leong Contact:
Email: mansonl@selfhelpelderly.org
Phone: 415-677-7688

DAHLIA Housing Portal
housing.sfgov.org

MOHCD
sfmohcd.org

MEDA
medasf.org

HUD Income Limits (SF)
huduser.gov

About the Host

Jessica J. Ho is a San Francisco realtor with Sequoia Real Estate and host of The Sunset Connection. She focuses on housing, neighborhood community, and the people who make San Francisco what it is.

Email: jessica.jasmine.ho@gmail.com
 DRE #02251177

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