San Francisco Working Families Credit
As of January 2025, San Francisco’s Working Families Credit (WFC) program has ended. Low-income San Francisco residents may still qualify for significant refunds through the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and Child Tax Credits.
San Francisco offers a local version of the federal EITC, known as the Working Families Credit (WFC) — one of just a handful across the nation.
San Francisco’s WFC is a one-time credit that supports families with children who are claiming the federal EITC for the first time, rather than a permanent city-level EITC.
Due to limited funding, the Working Families Credit is only available to first-time recipients. Those who have received the credit before are not eligible.
FAQ
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for the Working Families Credit, you must
- Have never received the WFC before
- Live in San Francisco
- Have earned less than the limit for the Federal EITC
- Have filed your tax return by the deadline
- Claim the EITC on your federal income tax return
- Claim at least one qualifying dependent child on your federal income tax return
NEW: Immigrants without Social Security numbers can now apply for WFC if they qualify for CalEITC using their Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
How much do I get?
WFC applicants whom the city verifies as eligible may earn an additional credit of up to $250 if paid by direct deposit or $100 if paid via a paper check.
WFC recipients can also get benefits such as discounted MUNI passes and referrals to other services and programs that help families save money on everyday expenses.
How do I apply?
SF WFC application is now available online at English | Español .
Paper application is required. Application form can be found in City Treasurer’s Office in City Hall (Room 140) and all San Francisco public libraries.
Completed applications must be postmarked or delivered by July 15 of the current tax filing season and mailed to:
City and County of San Francisco — HSA
WFC Program
PO Box 7988
San Francisco, CA 94120
Need help applying? Email HSA at wfc@sfgov.org or call (415) 557-6284.
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- Ada Hu