Find San Francisco County veterans services in San Francisco. Compare the published contact details and schedules below before choosing a location.
San Francisco County has about 18,000 veterans, give or take 934, and 13 percent are women, above California’s 9 percent. The largest service era is Vietnam era only, about 5,630, give or take 493; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. For free claims help, contact San Francisco County Veterans Services in San Francisco, where an accredited VSO representative can help at no cost; confirm availability before traveling. CalVet statewide information and referrals can help you find the current local or regional claims contact, but CalVet is a referral contact, not claims help. The San Francisco VA Medical Center is 29 miles away, and the San Francisco Vet Center is 35 miles away; these are straight-line distances from the county center, not driving distances.
County veterans services
County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Call to leave a message or request an appointment. The county identifies the DAS Benefits and Resources Hub; its VA Medical Center outreach is on Wednesdays.
2 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94103Virtual and in-person appointments are offered; Fridays are walk-in only. Confirm current hours with the office.
For statewide phone and remote help, see the California directory.
Virtual and in-person appointments are offered; Fridays are walk-in only. Confirm current hours with the office. Call to leave a message or request an appointment. The county identifies the DAS Benefits and Resources Hub; its VA Medical Center outreach is on Wednesdays.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 18,000, give or take 934 civilian veterans in San Francisco County.
By ACS estimates, San Francisco County has the 17th largest veteran population among California's 58 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | San Francisco County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 22 percent below the California share; below the national share. | 29 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 8 percent below the California share; below the national share. | 12 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in San Francisco County number about 6,590, give or take 514; their 37 percent share is above California's 30 percent.
San Francisco County has about 1,550, give or take 348 veterans under 35, making up 9 percent of its veterans compared with 10 percent in California.
Women veterans in San Francisco County number about 2,330, give or take 371; their 13 percent share is above California's 9 percent.
| Measure | San Francisco County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $58,504 ± $7,210 | $59,258 ± $574 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $71,586 ± $1,231 | $43,129 ± $137 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 13.8% ± 2.4 points | 8.0% ± 0.2 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 34.2% ± 3.1 points | 30.5% ± 0.3 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 62.6% ± 4.4 points | 72.5% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 7.4% ± 2.6 points | 5.8% ± 0.3 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 96.5% ± 0.8 points | 95.2% ± 0.1 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 48.4% ± 2.5 points | 35.4% ± 0.4 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 13,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 18,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 4,333 veterans in San Francisco County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 903 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 431 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 420 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 1,259 |
| 100 percent | 1,320 |
FY2019: 5,066 recipients. Change to FY2025: -733.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 42 VA-backed home loans out of 8,062 home loans made in San Francisco County (0.5% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $1,071,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $1,249,125. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 5,630, give or take 493) and post-9/11 only (about 3,490, give or take 532).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $121.1 million in compensation and pension spending and about $346.3 million in medical care spending in San Francisco County for FY2025.
San Francisco VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121-1545
New-patient wait for mental health: 39 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 16 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 29 miles in a straight line from the county center.
San Bruno VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
1001 Sneath Lane, Suite 300, San Bruno, CA 94066-2349
New-patient wait for mental health: 56 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 30 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 34 miles in a straight line from the county center.
San Francisco Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
850 Battery St., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111
about 35 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Oakland VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
1301 Clay Street, North Tower, 12th floor Room 1200, Oakland, CA 94612
about 42 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to San Francisco County is Palo Alto VA Medical Center-Menlo Park (opens in a new tab) in Menlo Park, CA, about 51 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to San Francisco County is North Bay Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Rohnert Park, CA, about 47 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Oakland RO (station 343) and Los Angeles RO (station 344) and San Diego RO (station 377); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Sacramento Valley National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
5810 Midway Road Dixon, CA 95620
707-693-2460
About 78.9 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2900 Parker Flats Rd Seaside, CA 93955
831-393-9371
About 101.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, San Francisco CoC counted 587 veterans experiencing homelessness (119 sheltered, 468 unsheltered).
CA-501 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 608 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is San Francisco VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 415-221-4810. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in San Francisco County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying California veterans rated or compensated at 100 percent receive an annually adjusted basic residence exemption.
California Plan A waives public college system tuition and fees for eligible children of qualifying totally service-connected disabled veterans.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. The summary paragraph was drafted by AI from the facts on this page and checked automatically against them. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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