Thirteen projects hold 50% of San Francisco housing pipeline | The Locally Times
The July 14, 2026, San Francisco Housing Pipeline Report identifies 37,577 units tied to 13 large-scale developments.
This concentration means half of the city's potential housing supply depends on the progress of these specific sites. ## Housing Pipeline Distribution The city’s housing inventory relies on large, multi-phased projects requiring extensive infrastructure coordination. The Candlestick Point/Hunter’s Point Shipyard project contains 9,637 units, followed by Treasure Island with 6,273 units and Parkmerced with 5,314 units. While the total pipeline lists 74,888 units, only 3,301 units, or 4% of the inventory, are under construction as of April 2026. The remaining units are in various stages of entitlement, permitting, or planning. ## Affordability and Infrastructure Affordable housing units total 19,065, or 25% of the pipeline. The report states that a 4% increase in the number of affordable units compared to previous reporting results from data clean-up and historical estimations rather than new construction permits. Because these thirteen projects concentrate growth in specific geographic areas, they increase demand on Muni, the city's public transit agency, and local water and sewer systems. The report does not specify a completion timeline for these 37,577 units. ## Pipeline Methodology The San Francisco Housing Pipeline Report tracks projects with formal land use or building permit applications filed with the Planning Department or the Department of Building Inspection. The data reflects the status of projects ranging from filed applications to secured entitlements as of April 2026. The report excludes projects in preliminary review and projections based on area plan analysis. ## Key Questions **How many housing units are currently under construction?** As of April 2026, 3,301 units are under construction, representing 4% of the 74,888 units in the pipeline. **Which project is the largest in the housing pipeline?** The Candlestick Point/Hunter’s Point Shipyard project is the largest, with 9,637 units. **What percentage of the pipeline is designated as affordable housing?** Affordable housing units account for 19,065 units, or 25% of the total pipeline.