San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors is preparing to approve a critical policy change targeting the growing issue of homelessness, with the proposal aiming to crack down on the use of recreational vehicles (RVs) as long-term housing solutions. The measure, set for a final vote, would enforce a two-hour parking limit for all RVs and oversized vehicles citywide, regardless of whether they are used as shelters or for personal use. This initiative, backed by Mayor Daniel Lurie and city officials, reflects an effort to address the city’s deepening homelessness crisis by curbing the use of RVs as transitional housing and redirecting resources toward more permanent solutions.
Under the proposed policy, RV residents who registered with the city before May would be exempt from the two-hour parking restrictions. In exchange, they would be required to accept the city’s offer of temporary or long-term housing and surrender their vehicles when it’s time to move on. The city has allocated over $500,000 for a buyout program, with the price set at $175 per foot. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to move individuals from the streets into indoor housing, ensuring safer and more stable living conditions. Chief of Health and Human Services, Kunal Modi, emphasized the city’s responsibility to provide shelter and support to vulnerable populations, stating that