San Francisco moving companion

Moving is hard. You don't have to hold it all at once.

Haven helps you find the programs you may qualify for, keep your apartment search organized, and move through each step with support built for LGBTQ+ and trans people, people living with HIV, and survivors seeking safety.

Your next few steps

Small, doable things. Nothing here is urgent unless you're in danger.

  • Gather your document folder8 weeks out

    ID, income proof, tax returns, bank statements. Keep digital copies you can attach to applications.

  • Check which programs you may qualify for8 weeks out

    Use the eligibility guide, then call one program to confirm before applying.

  • Set up a DAHLIA account and turn on lottery alerts4 weeks out

    New listings post weekly; deadlines are strict.

  • Schedule tours and keep notes in the apartment tracker4 weeks out

    Log rent, commute, and how the building felt.

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Support tailored to you

Tell Haven who you are and guidance will adapt — you can skip anything.

LGBTQ+Transgender / nonbinaryLiving with HIVSeeking safety after domestic violence

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