City CouncilSan Mateo
Set 2026 Below-Market Rental Rates and Sales Prices
Council will adopt a resolution establishing maximum rental rates and sales prices for affordable housing in 2026.
Awaiting official resultComment deadline Jul 20Jul 20Housing
Rent, affordable homes, zoning, and decisions that shape where people can live.
Council will adopt a resolution establishing maximum rental rates and sales prices for affordable housing in 2026.
Council will approve a $220,000 agreement with Samaritan House to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program for FY 2026-27.
Approve a $220,000 agreement with Samaritan House to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program for FY 2026-27.
Adopt a resolution to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of the 181‑unit development at 715/723 North San Mateo Drive.
Council will adopt a resolution establishing maximum rental rates and sales prices for the city's Below Market Rate housing program for 2026.
Council will adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of the six‑story multifamily development at 715/723 North San Mateo Drive.
Approve an agreement with Samaritan House to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program for $220,000 for Fiscal Year 2026‑27.
Adopt a resolution establishing 2026 maximum rental rates and sales prices for affordable housing under the BMR program.
Council will consider an ordinance to add four new high‑density zoning districts.
Council will consider an ordinance to create four new high‑density mixed‑use districts and make minor zoning code updates.
The Commission will review a proposed ordinance updating the zoning code to implement the General Plan goals.
Proposes an ordinance to amend Chapter 27 of the zoning code.
Commission staff will recommend adopting a Vesting Tentative Map that covers 640‑690 Concar Dr., 1855 S. Delaware St., and 1820 S. Grant St. for a new commercial/residential development. The project is being classified as exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code Section 21080.66.
Council will adopt a resolution to approve the site plan and architectural review for a new 232‑unit multifamily building at 220 W. 20th Avenue.
Council will adopt a resolution to accept public improvements under Subdivision Improvement Agreements for Peninsula Heights properties.
Council approved the site plan and architectural review for a new 232‑unit multi‑family residential building at 220 W. 20th Avenue, finding the project exempt from CEQA under AB 130.
The commission will discuss updates to the R4 district as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update.
Commission members considered a proposal to demolish two existing commercial buildings and construct an eight‑story mixed‑use building with ground‑floor retail and 94 residential units. The staff recommended adopting the site plan, architectural review, development application, and a tentative parcel map to combine two lots. The project is classified as categorically exempt from further CEQA review.
Staff presented the city’s draft updates to residential zoning standards for single‑family and lower‑density multi‑family districts (R1‑R4). The commission took public comments and will give direction on whether to keep, modify, or adopt the proposed changes. This discussion does not trigger a CEQA review.
Adopt an ordinance approving a 239,628‑sq‑ft mixed‑use project with a 76,072‑sq‑ft affordable housing building and a 162,926‑sq‑ft office/commercial building.