Join us for a dynamic panel discussion in the Bay Area, bringing together experts from the affordable housing sector to explore strategies for unlocking publicly owned land for housing. This conversation will feature voices from diverse perspectives, including financing, development, community advocacy, and government, with a focus on overcoming barriers to creating affordable housing on public land. Speakers will discuss innovative solutions such as LISC Bay Area’s PLUS loan guarantee program, while exploring the challenges community developers face in accessing predevelopment financing. We invite community members and professionals to participate in this regional dialogue and contribute your thoughts on how we can better move affordable housing projects forward.
Fair Rents, Fair Bills: Understanding Rent & Utility Regulations
JOIN US VIRTUALLY ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH 12PM
Join us for a learning session about San José’s Rent Stabilization Program and possible updates to the city’s rules on how utilities are billed in rental housing (known as Ratio Utility Billing Services, or RUBS).
We’ll break down:
- What rent stabilization means
- How RUBS works
- And what these proposed changes could mean for renters and housing providers
You’ll also learn how to share your feedback and get involved as the city considers these updates and how it can impact you.