Ministerial approval for housing
Allows housing ministerially in rezoned areas
Proposal:
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San Mateo County (Unincorporated Areas)
In Compliance
Out of Compliance
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Overview
Population
Avg. Household Income
$
Experiencing Rent Burden
0
Providing adequate housing options is a key function of local governments. To help residents ensure their local government is meeting this need, we’ve compiled important information about this jurisdiction’s housing efforts below.
Housing Element is In Compliance
This city is currently working on implementing its housing element.
Housing Element is Out of Compliance
This city is currently working on implementing its housing element.
Good Progress
This city is currently on track to meet their RHNA housing targets.
Making Slow Progress
This city is falling behind. It is not on track to meet its housing targets.
Housing Targets
Every 8 years California assesses housing need and assigns each city with a target they must hit. If
San Mateo County (Unincorporated Areas)
repeats its efforts from the previous cycle
it will only meet 35% of the identified need.
Current RHNA Target
2022
-
2030
On Target
Behind
Hit Target
Missed
Very Low Income
Low Income
Median Income
Above Median Income
State Statutes
Organizers fighting for fair housing can use many state laws to ensure that jurisdictions meet their housing targets.
Builder’s Remedy
When a city’s Housing Element is out of compliance, the Builder’s Remedy allows developers to bypass the zoning code and city general plan for qualifying affordable housing projects. If a Builders Remedy project application was submitted prior to 1/1/2025, there are virtually no limits on the size and density of a project proposed. Subsequent to 1/1/2025, in exchange for more certainty in the entitlement process, AB 1893 limits the density for Builders Remedy projects.
Applies
Applies
Applies
SB 423
When cities lack a compliant housing element or are behind on RHNA, this statute streamlines approval of projects that meet a threshold of affordable units.
50% Affordable
50% Affordable
Conditions in
San Mateo County
HE Compliance
How does
San Mateo County (Unincorporated Areas)
compare to its neighboring cities?
This city is currently doing a better job than its neighbors at meeting housing needs.
Progress
5
5
Income
-59
-59
Density
-32
-32
San Mateo County (Unincorporated Areas)
's Plan
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Key parts of
San Mateo County (Unincorporated Areas)
’s housing element are currently being worked on. Get involved to hold them accountable for meeting their deadlines.
Impactful Housing Element Policies:
No prioritized policies
There are no prioritized housing element policies for this jurisdiction which are currently being tracked. If you'd like to submit a policy to be tracked, please fill out the policy submission form.
Other Tracked Housing Element Policies:
Required (not introducted)
Due
Jul 17
,
1905
Inspections of multi-family residential structures
Commits to more frequent inspections of farmworker housing in collaboration with community partners
Proposal:
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Required (not introducted)
Due
,
Preliminary Pescadero community assessment plan
Lays groundwork for a comprehensive Pescadero commnity plan
Proposal:
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Required (not introducted)
Due
,
Public land for affordable homes
Dedicates a County-owned parcel in San Carlos to affordable housing
Proposal:
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Required (not introducted)
Due
,
Reasonable accommodation
Commits to adopt reasonable accommodation procedures to allow applicants to pursue additional exemptions to accommodate those with diabilities
Proposal:
Link to ProposalResources:
Required (not introducted)
Due
,
Rezoning
Rezones parts of unincorporated Colma, Broadmoor (SSF), Harbor Industrial Area (Belmont), and portions of El Granada to 60-100 du/ac
Proposal:
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Required (not introducted)
Due
,
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San Mateo County (Unincorporated Areas)
reach its housing targets.
San Mateo County
's Volunteers
5
Current Watchdogs
Level I
5/10 Volunteers
Upcoming Opportunities
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Stop by Drinks & Agendas
Each Friday at 12:00PST our team gets together via Zoom to monitor local agendas so we can direct watchdogs to key meetings where decisions are being made about housing.
Watchdog Reports
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Our watchdogs are on the ground observing and taking part in the fight for fair housing. Read their reports below.
San Mateo County (Unincorporated Areas)
's Reports
Anonymous
Leora Tanjuatco Ross
11
/
24
HCD told them that they didn't do their re-zoning correctly, but only required small changes. They should get re-certified soon.
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Loss
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Pro Housing
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Win
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Pro Housing
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Deferred
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Pro Housing