Homekey on Track to House 167,164 Californians Over Lifetime

“Homekey continues to deliver needed housing faster for Californians struggling with homelessness,” said Governor Newsom. “By utilizing existing facilities including hotels, motels, and former office spaces, properties are being quickly transformed into housing — helping to solve the homelessness crisis while creating welcoming places for Californians to call home.” - source HCD CA

Get ready to celebrate Affordable Housing Month 2024 with the electrifying theme "Building Inclusion"! Throughout the month of May, we will highlight the importance of creating diverse and inclusive communities where everyone has access to affordable housing. We are thrilled to invite you to a month-long celebration, offering a variety of events to foster connections with fellow housing advocates and provide unique learning opportunities. Come join us!

⬇️Make your mark on this year's Affordable Housing Month ⬇️

Join us for a  Renter Know Your Rights Training happening in person on March 13 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm! The location is to be announced, but register here!

Check out what candidates running for the Board of Supervisors seat had to say about crucial housing issues! Click here or go to the resources tab on the HLC website to view their responses.

Though more and more cities in San Mateo County have achieved housing element compliance, many continue to work on their updates. Most significantly, Daly City, the last city in San Mateo County to submit a draft housing element to HCD, is now on its third round of revisions after receiving a review letter from HCD on February 13. 

At the crux of Daly City’s housing element delays lie doubts as to whether the Jefferson Union High School District’s proposal to build 990 homes near its Serramonte Del Ray campus remains viable under current market conditions. Staff are facilitating the project and the Carpenters Union, which previously opposed, now strongly supports its development. However, some council members have suggested they want more concessions, which in practice amounts to blocking homes for teachers and lower-income residents. 

Unless the Daly City city council proactively facilitates development at JUHSD, the city will struggle to achieve compliance without pursuing substantially more rezoning than is already proposed.

Read on to learn strategies Daly City’s council can use to promote housing at JUHSD!

Recognizing that a stable home anchors our health and provides the ladder for future success, your leaders on the San Mateo Council voted to support the 477 9th Ave proposal by the Martin Group on Tuesday (02/20) night. Located within a ½ mile of the downtown Caltrain station, 120 (12 affordable) homes will now be available for your community members!