CURRENT PROGRESS
Cities and counties play an important role in the supply and affordability of housing. Under California law, every city and county must adopt a Housing Element as part of its General Plan that shows how the community will meet its current and projected housing needs at all income levels. This page shows the progress—through plans, projects, and policies— each jurisdiction is making toward these requirements.
"Ocean View provides much-needed housing for seniors in Pacifica, and we look forward to keeping it that was for the next 55 years."
"If it weren't for Trestle Glen Apartments, I don't really know where I'd be living right now. I'm really thankful for this place."
"We’d lived and worked here for over 20 years. This is our home. But with recent skyrocketing rents, we couldn’t have stayed if not for affordable housing"
"When I was homeless I had no idea what would come next. Now that I have a new and affordable home, I want to share my experiences and strength with others. Now that I have this new opportunity, for which I am very grateful, it feels like I’ve been given a new lease on life."
"There are so many people who need housing like this in the Bay Area,” she said. “I am one of the lucky ones."
"Having a safe and wonderful place to live got us on our feet again and enables us to pursue our dreams."
"I have to say that with permanent, stable housing that I could afford, my life has truly transformed."
This chart summarizes the housing policies and programs in place in each jurisdiction in San Mateo County.
This chart shows the tenant protections policies in place in each jurisdiction in San Mateo County.
