San Francisco mayor declares rent emergency as housing costs soar

September 10, 2026 · 9:34 pm 1 sources

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• San Francisco mayor declares rent emergency as housing costs soar
  The Guardian · September 10, 2026 21:34
  Median rent for one-bedroom apartment in city tops $4,495 with a national median of $1,900 San Francisco ’s mayor, Daniel Lurie, declared a rent emergency on Thursday, proposing reforms aimed at curbing evictions and preventing rent spikes as the city grapples with soaring apartment prices. The…