How to Navigate Affordable, Low-Income, and Senior Housing in San Francisco - with Manson Leong

Send us Fan MailMost 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.ResourcesWestside Housing Resource Fair Saturday, April 18, 2026 · 10 AM – 2 PM San Francisco County Fair Building (1199 9th Avenue) Free, walk-ins welcomeSelf-Help for the Elderly selfhelpelderly.orgManson Leong Contact: Email: [email protected] Phone: 415-677-7688DAHLIA Housing Portal housing.sfgov.orgMOHCD sfmohcd.orgMEDA medasf.orgHUD Income Limits (SF) huduser.govAbout the HostJessica 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: [email protected] DRE #02251177Stay Connected📌 Listen on Buzzsprout 📷 Follow on Instagram 📘 Like us on Facebook ▶️ Watch on YouTube ✉️ Email: [email protected], share, and leave a review — it helps more neighbors find the show!The Sunset Connection — exploring the stories and histories that connect us.