San Francisco's Affordable Housing Lottery is free to enter and it's the way the CIty allocates its Below Market Rate (BMR) properties. The program gives current and former San Francisco residents a better chance of living in the city and also includes a series of preferences that improve an entrant's chances in the lottery. This episode outlines the process and provides information for residents and former residents who might be interested in entering the San Francisco Affordable Housing Lottery. To view listings of upcoming properties for purchase or rental through the lottery program, please visit housing.sfgov.org