Summary
The city is at only about 8.6% of its 7,015-unit state housing allocation with permits issued so far, though the pipeline holds nearly 6,800 units. Affordable units trail at 28% of the allocation, and ADU production is leading the county.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fully affordable units would require an estimated $2-3 billion in state and federal funding beyond private development.
Future residents gain housing supply; the housing successor fund now supports rental assistance and homeless outreach.
Residents concerned about growth pace and neighborhood impacts worry development is outpacing community absorption.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Special Meeting - Mar 16, 2026
Staff confirmed the SMART list covers only the biggest housing element lifts — the city has roughly 150 programs total. Council also refined a North Central residential permit parking program and discussed a city-owned affordable housing site on 42nd Avenue.
City Council Regular Meeting - Mar 16, 2026
The city is at only about 8.6% of its 7,015-unit state housing allocation with permits issued so far, though the pipeline holds nearly 6,800 units. Affordable units trail at 28% of the allocation, and ADU production is leading the county.
City Council Regular Meeting - Feb 23, 2026
Council adopted technical fixes to the Housing Element required by the Housing Action Coalition lawsuit settlement, keeping the city's plan for 7,015 units compliant with state law. Over 6,000 units are currently seeking entitlement citywide.
San Mateo sued for housing plan, which YIMBYs say is inflated
San Mateo sued for housing plan, which YIMBYs say is inflated The San Francisco Standard
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