We Need You at the Tax Credit and Bond Committees 

The Tax Credit and Bond Committees (CDLAC/CTCAC) are deciding the rules of the road for next year through their regulation update process. HLC and our partners are concerned that the highest priority developments – homes that will serve the homeless, or families who are extremely low income, have not been adequately prioritized through the scoring system. 

We’d like support in messaging that the pandemic and economic disruption have disproportionately impacted communities of color and people and families at the bottom of income spectrum. This is the opportunity we have: the committee could choose to make sure two of the state’s best vehicles for production remain committed to homes for Homeless and Extremely Low income. Our local Cities and County have worked hard to position new homes—through land use, entitlements, and by creating local sources to fund affordable homes—and we need the State’s partnership in financing our highest priorities: serving those who are most vulnerable.

19 New Below Market Rate Units in South San Francisco

Nineteen (19) new and affordable Below Market Rate (BMR) condominiums located at 200 Linden Avenue, South San Francisco, are scheduled to become available at the beginning of 2021. Lottery preferences for these affordable homes will be directed towards first time homebuyers who live and work in the City of South San Francisco.

FY 2021-2022 Notice of Funding Availability

Technical Assistance Session for Applicants: Thursday, January 7, 2021 through a virtual conference meeting. Zoom meeting link and time will be posted on the Department of Housing’s website under “NOFAs, Bids & Proposals” at https://housing.smcgov.org. Please check back frequently for updates. Attendance by applicants is not mandatory but highly encouraged, especially for any new applicants/projects to the County. 

Information and Assistance: Staff is available to answer questions regarding the NOFAs and submittal of applications. You may contact Tracy Choi (tchoi@smchousing.org) or Dylan Sweeney (dsweeney@smchousing.org).

📣 Attention: Redwood City Residents

A Message from Leora Tanjuatco Ross, Associate Director

It’s official. The voters of San Mateo are evenly divided about height limits and growth. We fell 43 votes short of repealing the existing height and density limits in San Mateo.

Twenty-three thousand San Mateans voted to increase height and densities, to embrace affordable housing, and make San Mateo a more equitable place. This is a victory, and we can’t lose sight of the progress we made.

Thank you to every single volunteer who dedicated their weekends to phone banking, ballot curing, sign-waving, and talking to their neighbors. We needed every single ounce of your passion, and appreciate it every day. ❤️

🤝 Get Involved at HLC 😊

It’s that time of year to join HLC or renew your membership! As an HLC member, you will gain:

• A seat at the table! The opportunity to join our endorsement and/or policy committees and vote on which proposals and policies we will support.
• Entry to our members-only mixers, held several times throughout the year.
• Discounted rates for our events and annual conferences.
• Opportunities for establishing new partnerships and engaging in coalition building with fellow housing supporters and leaders throughout the county.

Joining HLC as a member is the best way to support more housing, both affordable and market-rate, in our neighborhoods.

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