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3 Partner Properties Leasing THIS FALL |
For all 3 Partner Properties: Contact your Housing Coordinator so they can assist you through the waitlist and application process. |
Monroe Commons | Santa Clara | Expected move-in October 2023 16 units available for people with I/DD |
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Block 15 | Sunnyvale | Expected move-in October/ November 2023 23 units available for people with I/DD 7 studios 11 one bedroom 3 two bedroom 2 three bedroom
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The Meridian | Santa Clara | Expected move in December 2023/ January 2024 11 units with Section 811 rental subsidies |
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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📍Online via ZOOM ⏰Wednesday, July 12 | 5:30 PM - 7 PM
A new building at 525 N. Capitol Avenue will provide 160 homes of affordable housing for low-income families, persons with disabilities, veterans and formerly homeless individuals. Ten units in the project will be set-aside for people with developmental and other disabilities who will benefit from on-site supportive services provided by Housing Choices and San Andreas Regional Center.
The meeting will provide an opportunity to hear updates about the design and construction timeline, see how community input has been incorporated, and ask outstanding questions. |
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📍366 Grand Ave, South San Francisco ⏰Thursday, July 27 | 5 - 7PM
Learn about your rights as a renter in South San Francisco and engage in meaningful conversations with your fellow tenants to share your experiences and knowledge about available resources.
Join the Housing Leadership Council for an informative "know your rights" training session in South San Francisco, where you can benefit from live Spanish translation and enjoy FREE dinner from La Tapitia.
For questions, please contact parellanorosales@hlcsmc.org or ksimmons@hlcsmc.org |
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Tenant Protections Ordinance |
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📍Online via ZOOM ⏰Monday, July 10 | 9 AM
On July 10, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will be discussing adoption of a comprehensive Tenant Protections Ordinance.
The Tenant Protection Ordinance (Ordinance) establishes basic protections for tenants in unincorporated San Mateo County. These protections seek to limit the number of tenant displacements by narrowing the grounds on which landlords may force out current tenants or reject applications of prospective tenants. Learn more about the Tenant Protections Ordinance with this factsheet from Faith In Action.
Eviction is one of the primary reasons for displacement in San Mateo County. It has deep and long-lasting consequences for physical, mental, and financial health. Even just the threat of eviction can pressure tenants into leaving their housing or tolerating poor housing conditions. In a report developed by the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, 50% of households that defended evictions in court in 2014 experienced at least one period of homelessness afterwards.
This ordinance will strengthen our rights to prevent mistreatment, close existing loopholes in the law, and ensure that there are real consequences that will deter wrongful behavior. Together, we can ensure that there are meaningful and accessible options for tenants to get information and enforce their rights.
Send a letter RIGHT NOW in support of the Ordinance to your County Supervisor! Make sure to review the form letter before sending, as there are a few areas you'll need to edit.
Sign up for notifications on July 10 to call into the Board of Supervisors meeting to make public comment. |
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PAST EVENTS : RECAP |
Baden Station Awakens: Our Newest Partner Property in San Mateo County |
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Affordable housing advocates, politicians, and community members alike united with Housing Choices and For the Future Housing on Monday, June 12th to celebrate the much-anticipated awakening of Baden Station in South San Francisco.
For the Future Housing, is a distinguished affordable housing development company enhancing our communities through the creation of high-quality housing for families, seniors, and single resident occupancy throughout California.
We are thrilled to join forces on our third project with For the Future Housing and continue our expansion into San Mateo County, further strengthening our ongoing partnership with dedicated affordable housing developers.
For the latest updates on this remarkable property, stay connected with us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. |
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San Mateo County Housing Element Rally |
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In a powerful demonstration of unity, Housing Choices, Housing Leadership Council, Greenbelt Alliance, United Way Bay Area and San Mateo County housing advocates joined together at Jardin de Niños Park in Redwood City on Sunday, June 11th, to make a passionate call for change. We urged for inclusive rezoning guidelines, enhanced tenant protections, and comprehensive programs for individuals with disabilities to be incorporated in the San Mateo County Housing Element.
Housing Choices’ Housing Assistant Ronnie McGill (pictured on the right), passionately shared his personal journey as an individual with a developmental disability, highlighting the vital significance of affordable and inclusive housing in fostering stronger, more cohesive communities. |
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THANK YOU |
For Helping Us to Preserve Affordable Housing Funds in the City of San Jose |
To San Jose Housing Advocates,
Thank you to all who called, emailed or showed up in person to the San Jose City Council Measure E hearings to voice your opposition to the proposal to cut $50 million in affordable housing funds from the budget to be used instead for construction of homeless shelters. Because of you, on June 13, 2023, City Council overwhelmingly supported a new proposal (with some modifications) from Councilmembers Davis, Torres and Ortiz to: Preserve most of the affordable housing funds to continue building more permanent affordable homes for Extremely Low and Low Income households including people with disabilities, seniors, veterans and the unhoused. Found alternative sources to increase funding for homeless shelters and Committed to studying long-term solutions for funding construction and operation of new homeless shelters without impacting permanent affordable housing funds in the future.
Warm Regards, Housing Choices |
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Annual Staff Recognition Ceremony |
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On Wednesday, June 21, our incredible Housing Choices Staff came together to commemorate and celebrate our outstanding employees who show up every day to make a meaningful difference.
“Even after all these year I am still here because of the impact we make on our clients and the ones around us” - Resident Coordination Program Manager Luisa Curiel
At Housing Choices, our unwavering dedication to our mission of creating a better future for individuals with developmental disabilities through quality housing opportunities remains steadfast. We continuously strive to serve our valued clients and the community with passion and determination. Together, let us forge ahead.
To stay connected and receive more updates on our incredible work, we invite you to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @HousingChoices. |
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