Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County
Public hearing on inclusionary housing zoning amendment
Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment.
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Rent, affordable homes, zoning, and decisions that shape where people can live.
Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment.
The board will adopt a resolution supporting Proposition 1, which creates $11.25 billion in state bonds for affordable housing programs and the CalVet Home Loan Program.
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 Board will approve a contract with Larkin Street Youth Services to deliver Transitional Housing Placement Plus services from September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides critical housing support for homeless youth, helping them achieve stability and independence.
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 Board approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Larkin Street Youth Services to provide Transitional Housing Placement Plus services from Sep 1 2026 through Jun 30 2031, with a maximum obligation of $6,418,592.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board will approve swapping up to $824,271.75 of 2022‑2023 Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds from Habitat for Humanity’s Laurel Landing/Pierce Road project with the same amount of Measure K funds from the Beacon Development Group’s Rotary Gardens project.
What's happening
Why it matters
Reallocates housing funds to better support homelessness assistance and aligns financing between two development projects.
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 Board approved a resolution authorizing the Housing Director to exchange up to $824,271.75 of PLHA funds for Habitat with an equal amount of Measure K funds for Rotary Gardens, and to commit additional PLHA funds for homelessness projects.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board will approve a resolution to contract Ever Well Health Systems, LLC for housing and mental‑health rehabilitation services.
What's happening
Why it matters
Delivers housing and mental‑health rehab services, supporting vulnerable residents in need of stable housing and treatment.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/82147313796 (Webinar ID 821 4731 3796)
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on August 24, 2026, indicating the agenda item number.
Decision update
The Board approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Ever Well Health Systems, LLC to provide housing and mental‑health rehabilitation and navigation services from Aug 1 2026 through Jun 30 2027, up to $1,371,941.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board will approve a resolution directing the Director of the Department of Housing to negotiate an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with the Mental Health Association of San Mateo County.
What's happening
Why it matters
It creates a path to build permanent supportive housing for low‑income and homeless families in San Carlos, addressing a critical housing need.
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 Board approved a resolution authorizing the Housing Director to execute an exclusive negotiating agreement with MHA to negotiate a development agreement for a permanent supportive housing project on the southeast corner of F Street and El Camino Real.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the County Executive Officer to sign the Second Amendment to cooperation agreements with 16 non‑entitlement cities.
What's happening
Why it matters
Becoming an “Urban County” lets San Mateo qualify for HUD funding and programs that can support affordable housing and community development.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/85158697628
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments with the agenda item number to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on August 10 2026.
Decision update
The item “Resolution to execute HUD Urban County Amendment” was approved.
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Housing Director to sign a first amendment to the agreement with Community Planning Collaborative.
What's happening
Why it matters
The added services will produce a county‑wide analysis of housing precarity, helping officials target resources and policies to address housing instability.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/85158697628
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments with the agenda item number to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on August 10 2026.
Decision update
The item “Housing Department amendment for county‑wide housing precarity study” was approved.
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
The board adopted the appointment of Alin Lancaster as a categorical member of the Housing and Community Development Committee.
What's happening
Why it matters
The committee advises on housing and community‑development policies that affect renters and homeowners in the county.
Who is affected
Not listed
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be emailed by 5:00 p.m. the prior day.
Decision update
The item “Confirm appointment of Alin Lancaster to HCDC” was approved with amendments.
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
The board will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a design‑review and grading permit for a new two‑story single‑family home on Jefferson Avenue.
What's happening
Why it matters
The decision will affect the development of a new home and set conditions for future projects in the Emerald Lake Hills area.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom (link in agenda).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item.
Decision update
The item “Public hearing on Jefferson Avenue home permit appeal” was approved.
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the reallocation of $12,575,000 of previously obligated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to eligible housing projects and related needs.
What's happening
Why it matters
Redirects federal pandemic relief money to address local housing shortages, helping create or preserve affordable housing for residents in need.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/88604866922
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on June 22 2026.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution reallocating $12,575,000 of previously obligated ARPA funds to eligible housing projects and directing the County Executive to negotiate and enter agreements to expend those funds, as well as to use other funds to cover projects from which the ARPA money was reallocated.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The board will conduct a public hearing and adopt an ordinance that repeals and replaces Chapter 8.256 of the County Ordinance Code governing Design Review Districts, and will amend the planning service fee schedule to add design review fees.
What's happening
Why it matters
Updates zoning rules and fees, affecting future development approvals and associated costs.
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 Board adopted an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 8.256 of the County Ordinance Code on Design Review, adopted related zoning text amendments, directed submission of the new chapter to the California Coastal Commission, and amended the planning fee schedule to add design‑review fees.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The board will hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution authorizing the Department of Housing to submit closeout materials for the CDBG‑CV funded Shores Landing Project.
What's happening
Why it matters
Closes a federally funded project, ensuring compliance and proper completion.
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 Board adopted a resolution after a public hearing authorizing the Director of Housing to submit the Shores Landing Project closeout materials to state and federal housing agencies.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board approved a resolution allowing the Human Services Agency to accept $13,137 from HUD for HMIS costs for the period October 1, 2026‑September 30, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides essential funding to maintain the data system that tracks homeless services, improving coordination and support for homeless individuals.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or join via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/86130548317
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org indicating the agenda item.
Decision update
The item “Authorize HUD grant acceptance for Homeless Management Information System” was approved.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The Board approved a resolution to authorize up to $2.4 million for a loan program with HEART.
What's happening
Why it matters
It gives low‑income mobilehome owners access to financing for new units, helping keep affordable housing available.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 500 County Center, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/86130548317
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments referencing agenda item 26 before 5:00 p.m. on June 15 2026.
Decision update
The item “Loan program for low‑income mobilehome residents” was approved.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The Board approved allocating $4,100,000 from Measure K reserves to a Capitalized Operating Subsidy Reserve for the Casa Esperanza permanent supportive housing project.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides operating funds to keep the Casa Esperanza supportive housing project running, helping homeless families obtain stable housing.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/86130548317
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item.
Decision update
The Board allocated $4,100,000 of Measure K reserves to fund the Casa Esperanza permanent supportive housing project and authorized the Housing Director to negotiate the related agreement.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The Board approved a fourth amendment to the agreement with Capital Program Management, Inc. for project management services for the 721 Airport Permanent Support Housing Project.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures continued project‑management support and funding for the 721 Airport housing project, helping keep it on schedule and financially viable.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/86130548317
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item.
Decision update
The Board approved a fourth amendment to the 721 Airport housing project management agreement, extending the term to January 31 2027 and increasing the fiscal obligation by $96,000 to $875,700.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The Board will approve a resolution to contract with Telecare Corporation for supported housing services from July 1 2026 to June 30 2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It funds supported housing, providing stable homes for vulnerable residents in the county.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/86130548317
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments to boardfeedback@smcgov.org indicating the agenda item.
Decision update
The Board approved an agreement with Telecare Corporation for supported housing services up to $5,258,689 from July 1 2026 to June 30 2028.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The board will recommend appointments of Pam Dorr and Nicholas Erridge to the Housing and Community Development Committee for partial terms ending in 2027 and 2029.
The Board approved allocating $1,300,000 from Measure K reserves to a Capitalized Operating Subsidy Reserve for the 721 Airport permanent supportive housing project.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides operating funds for the 721 Airport supportive housing project, supporting homeless individuals near the airport.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/86130548317
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item.
Decision update
The Board allocated $1,300,000 of Measure K reserves to a Capitalized Operating Subsidy Reserve for the 721 Airport permanent supportive housing project and authorized the Housing Director to negotiate the related agreement.
Decided Jun 16, 2026.
The board approved a resolution letting the Housing Authority Executive Director sign an MOU with AFSCME Council 57.
What's happening
Why it matters
The agreement sets labor terms for housing‑authority employees, affecting service delivery to public housing residents.
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 “Authorize Housing Authority MOU with AFSCME” was approved.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The Board approved a resolution establishing salary and benefit levels for unrepresented management employees of the San Mateo County Housing Authority for the period Oct 1 2025 through Sep 30 2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines pay for housing authority managers, affecting staff recruitment, retention, and ultimately the delivery of housing services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/81975948802
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item by 5:00 p.m. on June 8, 2026.
Decision update
The item “Set salaries and benefits for Housing Authority managers (2025‑2028)” was approved.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The board approved a second amendment to the WeHOPE agreement extending the term to June 30, 2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
It expands funding for homeless shelter operations, allowing services to continue through 2028 and help more people experiencing homelessness.
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 “Add $3,779,176 to WeHOPE homeless shelter services” was approved.
Decided Jun 9, 2026.