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Requirements of residential hotel ("SRO") owners

A 4-story brown building sits at the intersection of a busy retail corridor. There is a sign that sticks out of the outside that says "SW Hotel."

Help keep San Franciscans housed

The Residential Hotel Conversion and Demolition Ordinance (HCO) prevents the loss of residential hotel units through conversion or demolition.

What you need to do

Keep records of use

You must fill out and keep the following for 2 years:

You also must complete an Annual Unit Usage Report every November 1.

Post for the public

Post the following documents in a front lobby or other conspicuous place available to the public:

Get building permits reviewed

All building permit applications for residential hotels must be reviewed by the residential hotel inspector. Email matthew.luton@sfgov.org to schedule an appointment. 

Tungkol sa

The Residential Hotel Unit Conversion and Demolition Ordinance (HCO), Chapter 41 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, was first adopted on June 26, 1981, by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

The purpose of this ordinance is to preserve affordable housing by preventing the loss of residential hotel units through conversion or demolition, and to prevent the displacement of low income, elderly, and disabled persons.

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