Big news! We’ve added new housing program data - check them out under “Housing Programs” on each city page.
Housing programs are the strategies that cities and counties legally have at their disposal to produce more and preserve existing affordable housing, as well as protect existing residents from getting displaced from their homes and communities.
Local housing programs, as part of a housing element, have significant impacts on a city or county reaching its affordable housing goals. Each additional housing policy has a significant impact on the residents who are most in need of affordable housing. However, the number of programs that a jurisdiction includes in their housing element is not meant to imply how well a city or county is addressing local housing needs since the quality and impact of each will need to be determined as well.
Use the below data to explore this jurisdiction’s approaches to affirmatively furthering fair housing for the 6th element cycle, and review the actions, deliverables, and deadlines committed to for each program.
PROGRAM NUMBER | ACTIONS | DELIVERABLE | DELIVERABLE DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.A.1 | Provide referral services to appropriate agencies by creating a dedicated webpage specific to fair housing including resources for residents who have experienced discrimination, information about filing fair housing complaints with HCD or HUD, and information about protected classes under the Fair Housing Act. (See also programs under Goal 5 | Create webpage; update annually | 5/31/2023; ongoing |
| 2.E.2 | Participate in potential regional forgivable loan program for homeowners to construct an ADU that is held affordable for extremely low income households for 15 years. Market to Brisbane property owners through Program 1.A.3. | Discuss and identify options for loan program development with 21 Elements and HEART | 1/31/2025 |
| 2.E.3 | In the absence of a regional ADU loan program, evaluate the feasibility and impact of developing a City ADU construction loan program with funding supplemented by CalHome funding annually or as notices of funding availability are released. | Adopt AHSP Implement AHSP funding strategies | 6/30/2023; 7/1/2023 and ongoing thereafter with the biennial budget adoption process |
| 4.A.1 | Adopt and implement anti displacement programs in the AHSP, such as: a. Rental assistance program b. Preferences for current Brisbane residents for new affordable housing development c. First Time Homebuyer program Geographic Targeting: All residential zoning districts | Geographic Targeting: All residential zoning districts Metrics: Assist three households annually following implementation of AHSP programs. | 6/30/2024 and ongoing |
| 4.A.3 | Partner with Project Sentinel or another qualified non-profit organization to perform fair housing training for landlords and tenants, and to provide training on financial literacy and housing counseling services for tenants. Focus training efforts on race-based discrimination and reasonable accommodations. | Geographic Targeting: R-MHP, R-1, R-2, R-3, NCRO-2, and SCRO-1 zoning districts. Metrics: Train two landlords and four households annually (see program 1.A.2) Develop agreement and schedule for at least annual trainings with qualified consultant (1/31/2024 | Annually; 1/31/2024 |
| 4.A.8 | Continue to fund the regional down payment assistance program with affirmative marketing to households with disproportionate housing needs including Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx households through San Mateo Housing Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART). | Fund HEART | Biennially with adoption of the City budget. |
| 5.A.1 | 5.A.1: Update and maintain the City’s Housing issues webpage and handouts at City Hall to provide a housing resources clearinghouse regarding: a. The need for new and diverse housing in Brisbane, especially affordable housing. b. Links to City regulations regarding accessory dwelling units and resources for ADU construction and tenant matching. c. Countywide housing resource links, including, but not limited to, the Housing Choice Voucher rent subsidy program and Countywide affordable rental housing listings. d. Renter/landlord dispute information. e. Affordable housing availability in Brisbane (see also program 1.A.1). f. Information on housing rehabilitation programs and assistance resources. g. Resources on conservation and energy efficiency to reduce home ownership costs and impacts on the environment. h. AFFH information and resources for tenants and landlords (see programs under Goal 1). i. Homesharing resources provided by the Human Investment Project (HIP) for both homeowners and homeseekers (see program under Goal 2). j. Basic housing safety and sanitation requirements, such as fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, and best practices to ensure longevity of older housing units. k. Home energy conservation programs and the financial benefits of energy conservation. | Create webpage and Update Update physical handouts, to be provided at City Hall and the Library Provide information at a Planning Dept. booth at the City’s Annual Day in the Park | 5/31/2023; 5/31/2023; Annually in October |
| 5.A.3 | Translate all community engagement materials into Chinese, the predominant non English language spoken by Brisbane residents. Consider on a case-by-case basis translation to other languages and regularly revisit data on commonly spoken non-English languages in the City to ensure community engagement materials are accessible to the widest possible audience. | Translate hard copy handouts into Chinese Continue to provide automated translation on City website Revisit data on commonly spoken non-English languages in Brisbane | 12/31/2024; Ongoing; 12/31/2028 |
| 3.A.1 | : Implement affordable housing preservation and management policies identified in the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan (AHSP), including but not limited to the following: a. Establishing an early warning/ monitoring system for deed-restricted units at risk of conversion to market rate. b. Allocation of potential funding sources to organizations providing homeowner financial literacy training, foreclosure counseling, homesharing matching and facilitation, and rehabilitation programs for naturally affordable housing. c. Providing for tenant education and assistance. | Adopt AHSP Implement anti displacement strategies per adopted AHSP | 6/30/2023; Annually beginning 7/1/2023 and ongoing thereafter through the biennial budget adoption process |
| 3.A.2 | Renew the ground lease with Bridge Housing Corporation for the Visitacion Garden senior apartments for an additional 30 years or other timeframe mutually agreeable to Bridge Housing and the City of Brisbane | Renew ground lease with Bridge Housing | 1/31/2028 |
| 3.A.3 | Survey rental rates for permitted accessory dwelling units to ensure their affordability to lower-income households at the ratios assumed in the Housing Element sites inventory (Chapter 3). If survey results show that ADUs are being rented at levels that are not affordable to low-income households at the ratios assumed in the Housing Element, the City will provide targeted outreach to homeowners regarding tenant placement assistance provided by HIP Housing (see program 4.A.9) | Annual ADU rent survey Connect ADU homeowners with HIP Housing staff | Annually, Q1; As needed based on results of annual rent survey |
| 4.A.5 | Engage with qualified non-profit organizations to convene a discussion with Black, Indigenous and People of Color households who are experiencing comparatively high rates of cost burden to discuss and identify solutions for relief. | Develop agreement and schedule with qualified consultant. Metrics: Make contact with at least ten households. | 1/31/2024 |
| 4.A.7 | Consider residential rent control provisions consistent with the provisions of the Costa-Hawkins Act and any other applicable State law. | City Council study session | 12/2026 |
| 4.A.11 | Amend inclusionary housing ordinance to extend timeframe of affordability covenants on new affordable housing development | Adopt ordinance | 1/31/2025 |
| 1.A.3 | Actively distribute information to Brisbane residents and businesses, including targeting to households of color and non-English speaking households, non-profit housing developers, housing counseling and resource organizations, and other groups about housing opportunities in Brisbane, including but not limited to: Newly available housing units for rent or purchase to moderate- or lower income households through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program, First Time Homebuyer Program, Habitat for Humanity resale program, or Bridge Housing senior rental program, and any new homebuyer or renter program that may be established. during the Housing Element Cycle. | City Star and Chamber of Commerce Newsletters Weekly City News Blast/City Manager’s bulk mailing, flyers, Webpage and handouts Geographic Targeting: Businesses in M-1, TC-1, TC-2, SCRO-1 districts; Households in R-MHP, R-1, R-2, R-3, NCRO-2, and SCRO-1 districts. Metrics: As needed based on availability of units. The City’s inventory of potential housing development sites Geographic Targeting: N/A (non-profit housing developers). Metrics: Send to four non-profit housing developers annually | At least annually; Starting 1/23 and periodically, as needed; Q2 2023 |
| 2.A.2 | 2.A.2: Adopt the Baylands Specific Plan/Zoning to allow 1,800 to 2,200 housing units by-right, without discretionary design review, at site densities of at least 20 units per acre, on sites accommodating at least 16 units, to meet the 2023-2031 RHNA, consistent with the Brisbane General Plan Land Use Element, in compliance with all aspects of Government Code Section 65583.2(h)-(i) The Specific Plan or Developer Agreement shall contain objective design standards and shall provide an affordable housing plan. The City shall prioritize maximizing affordable housing with a goal of 514 affordable units. The Specific Plan or Developer Agreement shall describe accessible residential design incorporated into units in proximity to transit | Geographic targeting: The Baylands subarea Metrics target: Dwelling unit preliminary production estimate by year, based on developer’s schedule for 2,200 total units**: 2027: 362 units 2028: 1,108 units 2029: 333 units 2030: 108 units 2031: 289 units (**Notes: The sites inventory is conservatively based on an1,800-unit total. For schedule milestones, see also Section 3.1.1.1. Also, the City will consult with HCD regarding timing/production if the project falls 12 or more months behind the schedule provided). including prioritizing processing, assisting with funding, planning and technical studies. Consult with HCD regarding timing/production if the project falls 12 or more months behind the schedule provided. Reevaluate and address housing opportunity sites to accommodate 2023- 2031 RHNA if project has failed to proceed substantially in conjunction with the anticipated timeline | ONgoing; 2030 if the project has failed to proceed |
| 2.A.5 | Study zoning districts where reduction of minimum lot sizes may be appropriate to encourage development of tiny homes, row-homes, bungalows, or other similar developments; and adopt new zoning where appropriate | Geographic Targeting: R-1 district, middle and lower elevation streets. Metrics: Theoretical R-1 total unit capacity increase of approximately 10 to 20% | Study Session at Planning Commission 12/2026; Adopt new zoning 12/2028 |
| 2.A.6 | Adopt implementing ordinance for ministerial duplex conversions and single-family lot splits as provided by Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7. | Adopt ordinance | 12/31/2023 |
| 2.B.1 | Through development of the Baylands Specific Plan and implementing development agreements, identify suitable sites for housing for seniors, persons with disabilities or other special needs, and lower-income households in the Baylands subarea. | Through development of the Baylands Specific Plan and implementing development agreements, identify suitable sites for housing for seniors, persons with disabilities or other special needs, and lower-income households in the Baylands subarea. | Adoption of Development Agreement and Specific Plan 1/31/2026 |
| 2.C.1 | Amend the density bonus ordinance to: Allow greater density bonus and/or incentives to housing developments that provide housing units designed and dedicated for use by large families with low- to extremely low incomes. Be consistent with Government Code Sections 65915(a) and (g). Grant a proportionately lower density bonus and/or incentives for affordable housing projects that do not qualify under Government Code Section 65915 due to their small size or other limitations. Grant a density bonus and/or other incentives greater than required for projects that meet or exceed the qualifications for a density bonus | Adopt amended density bonus ordinance | 12/31/2023 |