Regional Measure 4 Update

At the request of the Bay Area Housing For All (BAHA) Coalition, your leaders on the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) Board decided to remove Regional Measure 4 from the November 2024 ballot at a special meeting on the morning of August 14th. While we are nothing short of disappointed by this outcome, it was necessary to preserve the success of a future regional measure and HLC’s long-term goals. Had voters approved the measure, it would have provided a $2.1 billion funding solution to create and preserve affordable homes throughout San Mateo County. 

 

HLC Happy Hour

Join us for HLC's Happy Hour on Wednesday, September 18th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Alhambra Irish House in Redwood City to network with other housing advocates and professionals! FYI, Members get in for free ♥️😉

 

Menlo Park City Owned Parking Lots

Next Tuesday, the City of Menlo Park will hold a study session on the development of affordable housing on eight city-owned parking lots. This will be the first step toward implementing a program from Menlo Park’s housing element committing to develop at least 345 affordable homes on its downtown parking lots. 

 

📋Countywide Housing Elements Update 📋

Congratulations to the City of San Mateo on receiving housing element certification! 🎉

In order to successfully implement its housing element, San Mateo voters now need to pass Measure T, which will allow for greater heights and densities along transit corridors and business areas. 

Image description: A map of San Mateo’s General Plan land use update, available in larger PDF form HERE. 

 

San Mateo County Housing Element Not Yet Certified

On July 5, San Mateo County received a comment letter from HCD recommending additional opportunities to update its housing element. HLC appreciates the County’s preexisting commitments to rezonings, extended ministerial approval, and incentives to address needs of those with disabilities. We look forward to working with the County to implement additional changes that will incentivize more homes. 

 

Millbrae’s Ongoing Lawsuit Against La Quinta Hurts Everyone

Millbrae has appealed its lawsuit after a judge threw out their case attempting to block the conversion of a La Quinta Inn to supportive housing. In a powerful article in the SF Standard, former Redwood City mayor Giselle Hale describes how Millbrae’s lawsuit harms residents of the City and across San Mateo County, potentially costing taxpayers millions in the City’s efforts to block homes for our region’s most vulnerable residents. 

 

Our Events

How to Advocate for Affordable Homes Workshop

Join us on Thursday, September 5, at 5-6 PM, for an online educational event to gain the information and tools you need to begin advocating for affordable homes- including an increased understanding of San Mateo County’s history, barriers, and current and pressing policy.

 

Housing Leadership Day

This year's Housing Leadership Day is on Friday, October 25 in South San Francisco! Get involved by:

SponsorIng Housing Leadership Day 2024

Become a sponsor and enjoy perks like complimentary conference tickets and promotions in our marketing materials. Your support helps us unite 200+ San Mateo County leaders to advance our vision of an inclusive community.

Nominating an HLD 2024 Awardee!

Know someone making a big impact in affordable housing? Nominate them for an award on Housing Leadership Day!

 

Language Justice Convening

Attention housing organizations, service providers, and government agencies serving multilingual communities! Join our week-long, in-person community interpreter training with Noemi Gonzalez-Rocha, a Licensed Trainer of The Community Interpreter International. This 40-hour certificate program will equip you with essential interpreting skills to promote language justice and equitable access in housing services.

Add Your Name to the Interest List and get involved!

 

Opportunities

San Mateo County Housing Portal- Waitlist Open

The San Mateo County Housing Portal is the County’s one stop shop for finding and applying for affordable housing. Several properties have units currently available or have opened their waitlists for future availability but time is running out!

San Mateo County Civics 101 Academy

This free program provides an in-depth look at County programs, services, finances and initiatives. Sessions run from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday, beginning Sep. 4 and ending Oct. 30. 

Applications now open for 2024 

 

Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County
2905 S El Camino Real  | San Mateo, California 94403
650-242-1764 | info@hlcsmc.org

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