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Rent, affordable homes, zoning, and decisions that shape where people can live.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on proposed zoning code amendments that would create Article 60 Objective Design Standards for residential and mixed‑use developments citywide.
Council will give staff guidance on policy details for the Major Home Repairs Program.
Staff and Climate Resilient Communities will give an informational update on the City‑funded Minor Home Repairs Program launched July 1, 2026.
The board adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $47,464,550 of taxable GO bonds for affordable housing preservation and seismic safety.
What's happening
Why it matters
The funds will preserve at‑risk affordable housing units and improve their seismic safety, protecting residents and extending building life.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Vote on $47,464,550 Affordable Housing Preservation Bonds (Series 2026F)” was adopted.
Decided Sep 15, 2026.
The board adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $47,000,000 in tax‑exempt or taxable general obligation bonds for affordable housing.
What's happening
Why it matters
The bonds provide financing to create or preserve affordable housing for low‑income residents in San Francisco.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Vote on $47M Affordable Housing Social Bonds (Series 2026E)” was adopted.
Decided Sep 15, 2026.
The board may approve delegating authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate all legal documents, including but not limited to contracts, loan agreements, deeds of trust, promissory notes, subordination agreements, assignment agreements, estoppels and other related agreements relating to one or more loans, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 in connection with the funding to and for the development by Eden Housing, Inc., or affiliate, of 67 new affordable housing units, plus one manager's unit, referred to as North.
The Board will consider adopting a resolution that endorses the 2026‑2030 Community Plan to End Homelessness in Santa Clara County.
What's happening
Why it matters
Endorsing the plan shows county leadership and helps coordinate resources to reduce homelessness.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments during the public comment period of the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Adopt resolution endorsing 2026‑2030 Community Plan to End Homelessness” was adopted unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Sep 15, 2026.
Board will hold a public hearing to receive testimony on the draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs.
What's happening
Why it matters
The CAPER evaluates how federal housing and community development funds were used, influencing future program funding and local projects.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the hearing in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join via the Zoom link provided.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Office of Supportive Housing by September 15, 2026.
Decision update
The item “Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 CDBG and HOME performance report” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Sep 15, 2026.
The board would give the County Executive authority to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate the FY 2026-27 agreement with Bill Wilson Center for the Transitional Housing Placement Plus Program, up to $7,000,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
Extending funding ensures the Transitional Housing Placement Plus Program can continue serving 99 youth participants per year, providing housing and support to at‑risk transition‑age youth.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or remotely via Zoom link provided.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk’s office before the meeting; contact (408) 299-5001 for details.
Decision update
The item “Vote on delegation for $7M Bill Wilson Center housing program” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Sep 15, 2026.
The Board will hold an open public hearing to consider the FY 2026‑2027 Moving to Work Annual Plan for the County Housing Authority.
The commission will consider a resolution to approve an architectural control permit to demolish a parking lot, build a six‑story, approximately 72‑foot‑tall multifamily building with 15 units, and convert an existing bank building into a two‑story non‑medical office building with a roof deck.
The commission will consider a resolution to approve an architectural control permit for a wooden pergola about nine‑foot, four‑inches tall on a private roof deck.
The Planning Commission will hold a workshop on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Committee will discuss Program A12 duplex/triplex housing program.
Committee will discuss land use areas related to the housing element.
The ordinance removed term‑limit restrictions for members of the Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board.
What's happening
Why it matters
Exempting term limits could affect the continuity and independence of rent‑stabilization decisions that impact renters.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee voted to recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to exempt members of the Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board from term limits.
Decided Sep 14, 2026.
The committee will receive the FY 2025‑26 Q4 report from the independent auditor.
The committee will receive a report from the Office of Supportive Housing on Measure A implementation.
The committee will receive a report from the Measure A Independent Citizens' Oversight Subcommittee.
The commission will discuss the summary report of the March 12, 2026 public forum on criminalizing homelessness.
The committee will discuss housing concerns affecting Ryan White clients.
Adopt the minutes for the June 10, August 12, and August 26, 2026 Rent Stabilization Board meetings.
The board will accept two or three members to volunteer for each of three standing committees: Outreach & Education, Rules & Regulations, and Habitability for the 2026‑27 program year.
The board will receive an informational staff report about the August 26 meeting minutes.
