Find and apply for affordable housing in the Bay Area

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Welcome to the Doorway Housing Portal

The portal provides a central place for housing seekers to find and apply for affordable housing throughout the Bay Area.

We're just getting started and will be adding more listings soon!
The Doorway Housing Portal is a program of the
Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA).

Need Other Help?

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The Doorway Housing Portal does not provide emergency housing or resources specifically focused on homelessness.

  • Call 211 (311 in San Francisco) for emergency housing or resources specifically for homeless persons. Click Get Help for more options.
  • You can find related services, such as housing counseling and rental assistance, through other agencies in the Bay Area.
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Have Other Questions?

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Get answers to some common questions!

  • What happens after I apply?
  • How does my income affect the rent I pay?
  • What does “affordable” mean?
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