City of San Jose Makes Room For More Homes
On April 29, 2025 San Jose’s City Council approved an ordinance rezoning 917 properties, most in Council District 6. Zoning ordinances are the rules that govern what can be built on a property, and this rezoning will result in an increase in the city’s capacity to build more housing- up to 21,000 new homes! Read […]
Proposed New California Housing and Homelessness Agency Moving Closer to Reality!
Image Source: Little Hoover Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy California has made steady progress on affordable housing production in recent years, but the housing crisis is far from over, and millions are still struggling to find an affordable place to live. When Governor Newsom unveiled his 2025-26 January budget, it included an […]
Campbell Leads the Way on ADU Streamlining
Campbell is leading the charge on ADU streamlining with a new policy that enables permit approvals in under a week—making it the fastest in Santa Clara County. This proactive move is already delivering results and offers a model for other cities to follow. Campbell is stepping up with a big win for housing! The City’s […]
Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdiction Affordable Housing Study: Grand Nexus
A new regional study is paving the way for updated, locally tailored tools to boost affordable housing through policies such as commercial linkage fees (CLF) and inclusionary housing ordinances (IHO). Cities across Santa Clara County are teaming up to take a big step forward in tackling the region’s affordability crisis. Through the Santa Clara County […]
