Jurisdiction East Palo Alto ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023
Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining
Application
Status
Notes
2 3 1/4/1900 6 7 8 9 11 12
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Date
Application
Submitted+
(see
instructions)
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total PROPOSED
Units by Project
Total
APPROVED
Units by project
Total
DISAPPROVED
Units by Project
Was APPLICATION
SUBMITTED
Pursuant to GC
65913.4(b)?
(SB 35
Streamlining)
Did the housing
development
application seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government Code
section 65915?
Were incentives
or concessions
reqested
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915 approved?
Please indicate
the status of the
application.
Notes
+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 1 6 0 6 0 280 342 635 26 0 63332520 2247 Cooley Ave 2247 Cooley Ave BLD2022-0085 ADU R 9/1/2022 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63532210 111 Jasmine Way 111 Jasmine Way BLD2022-0044 ADU R 12/13/2022 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63533170 152 Daphne Way 152 Daphne Way BLD2022-0016 ADU R 1/18/2022 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63553330 1938 Pulgas Ave 1938 Pulgas Ave BLD2022-0055 ADU R 4/19/2022 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63184020 2056 Glen Way 2056 Glen Way BLD2022-0108 ADU R 9/13/2022 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63161380 2217 Poplar Ave 2217 Poplar Ave BLD2022-0084 ADU R 12/21/2022 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63199240 2292 Glen Way 2292 Glen Way BLD2022-0098 ADU R 8/29/2022 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63162190 2292 Poplar Ave 2292 Poplar Ave BLD2022-0120 ADU R 11/8/2022 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63171230 2294 Ralmar Ave 2294 Ralmar Ave BLD2022-0121 ADU R 10/13/2022 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63271260 2398 Pulgas Ave 2398 Pulgas Ave BLD2022-0127 ADU R 12/13/2022 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63083140 2507 Baylor St 2507 Baylor St BLD2022-0103 ADU R 9/19/2022 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63331270 2249 Capitol Ave 2249 Capitol Ave BLD2022-0097 ADU R 9/30/2022 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63403270 328 Azalia Drive 328 Azalia ASU22-001 ADU R 4/14/2022 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63172330 2345 Oakwood 2345 Oakwood ZCP22-028 ADU R 12/22/2022 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63113180 2460 Gonzaga St 2460 Gonzaga St BLD2022-0066 ADU R 7/7/2022 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63023140 2841 Temple Ct 2841 Temple Ct BLD2022-0058 ADU R 4/19/2022 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63044190 2730 Gonzaga St 2730 Gonzaga St BLD2022-0047 ADU R 4/14/2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 No No N/A Approved 063282010,
063282020,
063282030,
063282040,
063282050,
063282060,
06328207,
063282080,
063282090,
063281020,
063281030,
063281040,
063281100, and
063281110
2021, 2025, 2031,
2041 Euclid Ave
(fka 420 E.
O'Keefe); 2043,
2012, 2032, 2036,
2040, 2042, 2044,
2054 Euclid Ave;
501 O'Connor St.;
2001 and 2033
Manhattan Ave.
Woodland Park Euclid
Improvements Project
GP19-001, ZC19-
002, DR 19-028,
CUP22-03, TTM19-
001
MH R 11/15/2022 0 0 0 0 0 273 332
605 1 No No N/A Approved
63186270 Lincoln Street Lincoln St (APN 063-186-
270) ZCP22-011 2 to 4 R 8/3/2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
3 1 No No N/A Approved
63374380 2115 Salas Ct 2115 Salas Ct BLD2022-0018 ADU R 2/2/2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63345370 1007 Beech St 1007 Beech St BLD2022-0014 ADU R 1/25/2022 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63522350 108 Lotus Way 108 Lotus Way ADR21-004 SFD O 3/16/2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63522350 108 Lotus Way 108 Lotus Way ASU22-002 ADU R 3/28/2022 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 No No N/A Approved 63141200 127 Donohoe
Street 127 Donohoe ADR21-012 SFD O 11/29/2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 No No N/A Approved
63383280 1215 Cypress 1215 Cypress HR22-003 SFD O 3/28/2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63442700 134 Donohoe
Street 134 Donohoe ADR21-005 SFD O 12/12/2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 No No N/A Approved
63196070 2301 Glen Way 2301 Glen Way BLD2022-0033 ADU R 3/21/2022 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 No No N/A Approved 63253010 805 Runnymede 805 Runnymede ZCP22-003 2 to 4 O 8/3/2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 No No N/A Approved 63186270 Lincoln Street Lincoln St (APN 063-186-
270)
ZCP22-
015/BLD2022-0118 ADU R 8/22/2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 No No N/A Approved
Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
1 5
Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bonus Law Applications
10 Housing Development Applications Submitted
Jurisdiction East Palo Alto ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023
Table A2
Streamlining Infill Housing without Financial Assistance or Deed Restrictions Term of Affordability or Deed Restriction
Notes
2 3 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Entitlement
Date Approved # of Units issued
Entitlements
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Building Permits
Date Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Certificates of
Occupancy or other
forms of readiness
(see instructions)
Date Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
How many of the
units were
Extremely Low
Income?
Was Project
APPROVED using
GC 65913.4(b)?
(SB 35 Streamlining)
Y/N
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance Programs
for Each Development
(may select multiple -
see instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select multiple -
see instructions)
For units affordable without financial assistance or deed restrictions, explain how the locality determined the units were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or
Deed Restriction (years)
(if affordable in perpetuity
enter 1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Dest
royed Units
Demolished or
Destroyed Units
Demolished/Des
troyed Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus Applied to
the Project (Percentage
Increase in Total Allowable
Units or Total Maximum
Allowable Residential Gross
Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions, Waivers,
or Other Modifications
Given to the Project
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Reductions)
List the incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project receive a
reduction or waiver of
parking standards? (Y/N)
Notes
+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 1 6 0 6 0 280 342 635 0 11 0 7 0 7 4 29 0 11 0 4 0 4 3 22 9 0 164 0 63522120 1351 Camellia Dr 1351 Camellia Dr BLD2020-0086 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4/19/2022 1 1 N Y
Using Housing Element assumptions about ADUs: 30% VLI (includes ELI), 30% LI, 30% Mod and 10% above mod
No
63085030 2579 Fordham St 2579 Fordham St BLD2020-0110 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3/8/2022 1 1 N Y Same as above No
63551300 140 Gardenia Way 140 Gardenia Way BLD2020-0084 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9/13/2022 1 1 N Y Same as above No
63341630 1001 Garden St 1001 Garden St BLD2020-0088 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/18/2022 1 1 N Y Same as above No
63374360 2118 Cooley Ave 2118 Cooley Ave BLD2020-0100 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 11/10/2022 1 1 N Y Same as above Yes
63402070 451 Larkspur Dr 451 Larkspur Dr BLD2020-0108 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4/14/2022 1 1 N Y Same as above No
63062040 16 Kirkwood Ct 16 Kirkwood Ct BLD2021-0030 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7/8/2022 1 1 N Y Same as above Yes
63074060 2520 Emmett Way 2520 Emmett Way BLD2021-0048 ADU R 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4/7/2022 1 1 N Y Same as above Yes
63162060 2238 Poplar Ave 2238 Poplar Ave BLD2020-0126 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8/2/2022 1 0 N Y Same as above Yes
63032010 2709 Fordham St 2709 Fordham St BLD2021-0124 ADU R 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6/10/2022 1 0 N Y Same as above
63162220 1132 Bay Rd 1132 Bay Rd BLD2020-0134 ADU R
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2/17/2022 1 0 N Y Same as above
62121240 1173 Saratoga Ave 1173 Saratoga Ave BLD2021-0021 ADU R 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 12/15/2022 1 0 N Y Same as above
63074060 2520 Emmett Way 2520 Emmett Way BLD2021-0048 ADU R 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4/7/2022 1 0 N Y Same as above Yes
63062040 16 Kirkwood Ct 16 Kirkwood Ct BLD2021-0030 ADU R 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7/8/2022 1 0 N Y Same as above Yes
63032010 2709 Fordham St 2709 Fordham St BLD2021-0124 ADU R 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6/10/2022 1 0 N Y Same as above
63155060 2140 Oakwood Dr 2140 Oakwood Dr BLD2020-0071 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1/19/2021 1 0 N Y Same as above
63172270 2381 Oakwood Dr 2381 Oakwood Dr ASU21-006 ADU R 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5/26/2022 1 0 N Y Same as above
63342330 2221 Pulgas Ave 2221 Pulgas Ave ASU21-025 /
BLD2021-0099 ADU R
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4/7/2022 1 0 N Y Same as above
62117050 1245 Laurel Ave 1245 Laurel Ave ASU21-007 /
BLD2021-0105 ADU R
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 12/16/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63185250 466 Bell St 466 Bell St ASU21-012 /
BLD2021-0084 ADU R
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8/19/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63153290 2081 Ralmar Ave 2081 Ralmar Ave ASU21-017 /
BLD2022-0003 ADU R
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1/14/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
62197300 2315 Glen Way 2315 Glen Way ASU21-018 /
BLD2021-0107 ADU R
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4/6/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63011010 1643 Tulane Ave 1643 Tulane Ave ASU21-020 /
BLD2021-0152 ADU R
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4/6/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63521210 196 Jasmine Way 196 Jasmine Way ASU21-021 /
BLD2021-0104 ADU R
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8/5/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63301060 2231 Euclid Ave 2231 Euclid Ave
ASU21-022 /
BLD2021-
0095
ADU R
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9/28/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63322140 2194 Capitol Ave 2194 Capitol Ave ASU21-043 / BLD2022-0011 ADU R
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7/11/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63202190 535 Sacramento St 535 Sacramento St ADR20-007 ADU R 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6/1/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63174190 2387 Dumbarton
Ave 2387 Dumbarton Ave ASU20-020 ADU R
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3/24/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63341390 965 Garden St 965 Garden St ASU21-016 ADU R
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2/16/2022 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6/22/2022 1 0 N Y Same as above 63042230 2770 Fordham St 2770 Fordham St ASU21-029 ADU R 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5/24/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63083300 1620 Notre Dame
Ave
1620 Notre Dame
Ave ASU21-035 ADU R
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10/19/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
063282010,
063282020,
063282030,
2021, 2025, 2031,
2041 Euclid Ave
(fka 420 E.
Woodland Park
Euclid Improvements
Project
GP19-001, ZC19-
002, DR 19-028,
CUP22-03, TTM19-
MH R 0 0 0 0 0 273 332 11/15/2022
605
0 0 0 N Y
Developer provided unit breakdown, unit size, bedroom count, estimated rent.
Based on these details and market analysis using Zillow, rents for 271 units fall in the moderate-income category.
161 Demolished R Yes
63186270 2206 Lincoln Lincoln St (APN 063-
186-270) ZCP22-011 2 to 4 R 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 8/3/2022
3 0 0 0 N Y N/A No
63522350 108 Lotus 108 Lotus Way ADR21-004 SFD O 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3/16/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y N/A 1 Demolished O
Under review for
Building Permit
63141200 127 Donohoe 127 Donohoe ADR21-012 SFD O 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11/29/2022 1 0 0 0 N N N/A 1 Demolished O
Under review for
Building Permit
63442700 134 Donohoe 134 Donohoe ADR21-005 SFD O 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12/12/2022 1 0 0 0 N N N/A 1 Demolished O
Under review for
Building Permit
63253010 805 Runnymede 805 Runnymede ZCP22-003 2 to 4 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8/3/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y N/A
Under review for
Building Permit
63186270 2206 Lincoln St Lincoln St (APN 063-
186-270)
ZCP22-
015/BLD2022-0118 ADU R 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8/22/2022
1 0 0 1 N Y INC Developer agreed to alternative inclusionary housing compliance of 1 deedrestricted ADU at 35% AMI 1000 Under review for
Building Permit
63383280 1215 Cypress 1215 Cypress HR22-003 SFD O 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8/3/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y N/A
Under review for
Building Permit
63522350 108 Lotus Way 108 Lotus Way ASU22-002 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3/28/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y
Using Housing Element assumptions about ADUs: 30% VLI (includes ELI), 30% LI, 30% Mod and 10% above mod
Under review for
Building Permit
63411060 1428 Camellia Dr 1428 Camellia Dr BLD2020-0125 ADU R 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1/11/2022 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9/8/2022 1 0 N Y Same as above 63156030 2210 Oakwood Dr 2210 Oakwood Dr BLD2021-0144 ADU R 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1/26/2022 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3/29/2022 1 0 N Y Same as above 62124060 1165 Laurel Ave 1165 Laurel Ave BLD2020-0069 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2/3/2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10/25/2022 1 0 N Y Same as above 63374380 2115 Salas Ct 2115 Salas Ct BLD2022-0018 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2/2/2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5/20/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63345370 1007 Beech St 1007 Beech St BLD2022-0014 ADU R 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1/25/2022 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5/26/2022 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 12/16/2022 1 0 N Y Same as above 63352260 2061 Pulgas Ave 2061 Pulgas Ave BLD2021-0119 ADU R 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6/14/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63196070 2301 Glen Way 2301 Glen Way BLD2022-0033 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3/21/2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7/8/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63551040 1219 Camellia Dr 1219 Camellia Dr BLD2021-0142 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7/11/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63351430 957 Myrtle St 957 Myrtle St BLD2021-0026 ADU R 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7/22/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63113180 2460 Gonzaga St 2460 Gonzaga St BLD2022-0066 ADU R 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7/7/2022 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8/19/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63023140 2841 Temple Ct 2841 Temple Ct BLD2022-0058 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4/19/2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8/31/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63044190 2730 Gonzaga St 2730 Gonzaga St BLD2022-0047 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4/14/2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9/2/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63023060 2879 Drew Ct 2879 Drew Ct BLD2021-0055 ADU R
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9/21/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63321230 2181 Capitol Ave 2181 Capitol Ave BLD2019-0036 ADU R 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 10/13/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63083300 1620 Notre Dame
Ave
1620 Notre Dame
Ave BLD2021-0126 ADU R
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10/19/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63332520 2247 Cooley Ave 2247 Cooley Ave BLD2022-0085 ADU R 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9/1/2022 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 11/7/2022 1 0 0 N Y Same as above
63532210 111 Jasmine Way 111 Jasmine Way BLD2022-0044 ADU R 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 12/13/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y Same as above
63533170 152 Daphne Way 152 Daphne Way BLD2022-0016 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1/18/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y Same as above
63553330 1938 Pulgas Ave 1938 Pulgas Ave BLD2022-0055 ADU R 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4/19/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y Same as above
63184020 2056 Glen Way 2056 Glen Way BLD2022-0108 ADU R 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 9/13/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y Same as above
63161380 2217 Poplar Ave 2217 Poplar Ave BLD2022-0084 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 12/21/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y Same as above
63199240 2292 Glen Way 2292 Glen Way BLD2022-0098 ADU R 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8/29/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y Same as above
63162190 2292 Poplar Ave 2292 Poplar Ave BLD2022-0120 ADU R 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 11/8/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y Same as above
63171230 2294 Ralmar Ave 2294 Ralmar Ave BLD2022-0121 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10/13/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y Same as above
63271260 2398 Pulgas Ave 2398 Pulgas Ave BLD2022-0127 ADU R 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 12/13/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y Same as above
63083140 2507 Baylor St 2507 Baylor St BLD2022-0103 ADU R 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 9/19/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y Same as above
63331270 2249 Capitol Ave 2249 Capitol Ave BLD2022-0097 ADU R 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 9/30/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y Same as above
63403270 328 Azalia 328 Azalia ASU22-001 ADU R 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4/14/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y Same as above
63172330 2345 Oakwood 2345 Oakwood ZCP22-028 ADU R 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 12/22/2022 1 0 0 0 N Y Same as above
Density Bonus
1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 4 7 10
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Project Identifier Demolished/Destroyed Units Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Jurisdiction East Palo Alto ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023
1 Projection Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation by
Income Level 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total Units to Date (all years) Total Remaining
RHNA by Income
Level
Deed Restricted - - - 16 - - 89 - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - 4 5 15 11 -
Deed Restricted - 8 - 24 - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - 2 3 6 7 -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - 33 - - 2 2 6 7 -
Above Moderate 266 - - - 5 - 1 4 5 4 - 19 247
467
- 8 33 45 - 9 103 32 29 - 259 284
5 6 7
Extremely low-Income
Need 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total Units to
Date
Total Units
Remaining
32 - - - - - - 8 - - 8 24
Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].
33 140
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.
50 Moderate
64 54
83 Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 50 2
Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
-
4 Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.
Total RHNA
Total Units
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Extremely Low-Income Units*
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely lowincome category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). *Extremely low-income houisng need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten.
Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).
Jurisdiction East Palo Alto
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Meet with local non-profit
housing developers Increase the availability of housing Annually City Staff continues to work with EPA CAN DO, Eden Housing, and MidPen to develop affordable housing (Light Tree Apartments, 965 Weeks) and preserve affordable housing (Nugent Square, Bay Oaks). In 2022, the City supported preservation of 32 Nugent Square units for an additional 55 years with the 2022 resyndication and City renewal of 1,000,000 loan.
Support the continuation
of a consortium of nonprofit affordable housing
developers to
acquire and maintain
property as affordable
housing and to redevelop
property for the
purpose of preserving or
developing housing
Increase the availability of housing Annually No reportable actions in 2022.
Make loans to developers
using set-aside funds Increase the availability of housing Annually The City made a loan commitment to the Colibri Commons (fka 965 Weeks) project from its Housing Successor fund ($714,000) and an additional conditional commitment of $1.7 million to the project through the Local Housing Trust Fund program (agreement dated July 19, 2022). $1.2M from Transient Occupancy Tax and $500K from Measure HH funds. Funds will be dispersed in Spring 2023.
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Encourage the production
of second units as an
affordable housing
alternative and achieve an
average of eight new
secondary units annually.
Evaluate success of
recent policy changes.
Consider implementing an
amnesty program for
illegal second units
Increase the availability of housing Ongoing
ADU Working Group, which includes City staff and local nonprofits, continued to meet monthly throughout 2022. The City collaborated with EPACANDO and City Systems on the ADU Streamlining initiative (funded by an SB 2 grant) and with EPACANDO on the CalHOME grant for ADUs/JADUs. The CalHome ADU/JADU Loan Program launched in January 2022. Staff presented to City Council in December 2022 an array of options for ADU streamlining, including development code updates, fee waivers or reductions, financial incentives, and pre-approved plans.
Secure two-million dollars
for housing development Increase the availability of housing Ongoing City utilizied LEAP funds from the state to support planning and housing activities. The City also utilized Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities funds for street and infrastructure improvements (awarded February 2022). The City also administered state funds for CalHome ADU/JADU Loan Program. The awards far exceeded the goal of $2 million.
Acquire development sites
for affordable housing,
particularly for
large family households
Increase the availability of housing Ongoing No sites acquired in 2022.
Continue to support
development
opportunities that allow
for or incorporate mobile
homes and manufactured
homes within the City as a
low cost housing option.
Recognize mobile homes,
manufactured homes and factory built
housing as a source of affordable
housing.
Ongoing
There is an ongoing effort to support this housing type. The Planning Department approved in March 2022 a temporary use of 2081 Bay Rd. and adjacent sites for production of manufactured housing, until March 2023.
Continue to permit
manufactured housing on
permanent foundations in
single-family
neighborhoods, and treat
them the same as
traditional single-family
housing during the design
review process
Recognize mobile homes,
manufactured homes and factory built
housing as a source of affordable
housing.
Ongoing
Staff processed applications containing manufactured housing units in 2022.
Under the provisions of State Law, the Planning Division treats manufactured homes in the same manner as originally constructed single family homes.
Improve Earthquake
Readiness and Resilience
Ensure the housing stock can
withstand a natural disaster. Ongoing
Building approved two applications for seismic retrofit in 2022. The City continues to implement the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was renewed in 2022.
Continue to implement
Government Code Section
65302, which involves
analysis and
policies regarding flood
hazard and management.
Ensure the housing stock can
withstand a natural disaster. Annually
Staff continued to implement GC 65302 in 2021 and used updated flood maps to inform sites selection for the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The City got recertified on the Community Rating System, a voluntary program established by the by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and managed by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) to reduce flood losses, facilitate accurate flood insurance rating and promote the awareness of flood insurance. Certification is required annually, with the most recent in 2022.
Multi-Family Rental
Inspection
Ensure multifamily housing is well-built
and well maintained. Annually
Building has continued to inspect the affordable housing development, LightTree, to ensure it is well-built and well-maintained. San Mateo County is the lead party on conducting multi-family rental inspections. The Building Division (Code Enforcement) continues to conduct life-safety inspections by referrals or complaints.
Ensure new Buildings
follow Crime Prevention
through Environmental
Design
Ensure multifamily housing is well-built
and well maintained. Ongoing
City staff conducted CPTED analysis on all major projects. This is an ongoing endeavor as the city incorporates CPTED via the East Palo Alto Police Department review of projects.
Implement
Ravenswood/Four
Corners TOD Specific
Plan
Balanced development that links
housing and jobs Ongoing
The City is currently analyzing targeted updates to the Specific Plan area due to the amount of development interest. Multiple additional community meetings and City Council study sessions were held throughout 2022. At the RBD study session held on February 1, 2022, the City Council directed staff to study the addition of up to 1,600 housing units in the area. Staff will return to City Council before the end of 2023.
Evaluate development
standards and identify
rezoning opportunities
along University Avenue’s
commercial nodes to
increase mixed-use
development along the
corridor
Balanced development that links
housing and jobs Ongoing
No reportable actions in 2022. The City identified potential sites along the University Avenue cooridor for housing or mixed-use development for the 2023- 2031 Housing Element. Updates to the zonign code are expected to take place in 2023.
Review city ordinances
and policies to reduce
barriers to housing
Available residential sites for the
development of a range of housing
types and prices
Annually The City Council directed staff to look into development code updates to reduce barriers to ADU development, and to promote housing on mixed-use sites.
Ensure 965 Weeks Street
is redeveloped as
affordable housing
Available residential sites for the
development of a range of housing
types and prices
Ongoing The City and MidPen Housing/EPACANDO are implementing the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities award (awarded in February 2022).
Improve permit
processing times
especially for affordable
housing projects
Reduce constraints and provide
enhanced incentives to housing Ongoing The City developed an SB 9 checklist and process framework to expedite the approval process. The City approved three SB 9 "streamlined" projects in 2022.
Continue to implement
Affordable Housing
Program
Require residential developers to pay
into an affordable housing fund to
offset the impacts associated with their
development
Ongoing
This is an ongoing activity. For example, Housing staff maintain an Inclusionary Housing program, Commercial Linkage Fee program, and Local Preference program, and monitors its BMR portfolio through EPACANDO. In November 2022, the City approved the Woodland Park Communities Euclid Improvements Project and required the developer to provide affordable housing units as its inclusionary housing requirement, as well as pay into a rental assistance fund.
Provide low-interest loans
and/ or grants for
affordable housing to
extremely low, very low,
and low income
Provide regulatory and financial
incentives to encourage affordable
housing development
Annually
The City committed $1.7 million in match funds to the Housing Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART) for the Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program. The City also rolled out its CalHome ADU/JADU Loan program for low-income households in 2022, which includes a deed restriction on the ADU or JADU to be rented to a low-income household.
Evaluate, improve, and
promote City ordinances
that facilitate affordable
housing
Provide regulatory and financial
incentives to encourage affordable
housing
development
Annually
The City is reviewing its Development Code to make necessary updates to align with state law, to ensure internal consistency, and as part of the Housing Element update process. A targeted zoning code update is expected in 2023. The City Council approved an alternative compliance option under the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in 2022, allowing for an ADU to be provided as an alternative to paying an In-Lieu Fee. Three projects with an Inclusionary Housing obligation were successfully processed in 2022.
Determine feasibility of
forming a local land trust
Reduce constraints and provide
enhanced incentives to housing Annually
The City participates in the Housing Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART) of San Mateo County, which is recognized by HCD as a Regional Housing Trust Fund. The City and its partners continue to implement the two-year Challenge Grant (2020-22) and subsequent Breakthrough Grant (2022-24) from the Partnership for the Bay's Future to establish a community land trust and cooperative ownership opportunities in East Palo Alto. The City Council considered ordinance (EPA OPA) in 2022, and is expected to make a decision in 2023.
Provide better information
to the public and
policymakers about
housing issues
Provide adequate and timely
information to decision makers and the
general public to facilitate informed
decision making
Biannual
City staff used the updated website to inform residents of the Housing Element update, development of a potential EPA Opportunity to Purchase Act Ordinance (EPA OPA), and other key housing policy developments in 2022. The Inclusionary Housing Guidelines were approved by City Council and posted in 2022. The City submitted multiple comment letters to HCD on major housing grant programs (e.g., AHSC) and to CDLAC regarding tax-exempt bond allocations.
Disseminate the design
toolkit to assist
developers of small
parcels. This toolkit
provides ideas and
examples of techniques to
develop small lots while
providing usable open
space, contributing to a
pedestrian environment,
and enhancing community
character.
Encourage the development of singlefamily housing and small multi-family housing developments on small parcels
Ongoing The City created an SB 9 checklist to help developers through the SB 9 process.
Bring wells into operation
at Gloria Bay and Pad D
Ensure there is adequate water supply
for current and future needs Ongoing/ 2018
Gloria way was completed in 2018. Construction on Pad D was near completion in 2022. A well replacement for the Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company was approved on September 2, 2022.
Facilitate the development
of project(s) in the City to
serve special needs
groups, with a goal of
assisting at least 30
persons with special
needs. Meet with
advocates and developers
of supportive housing,
group homes, licensed
residential community
care facilities, and
assisted living facilities
Provide adequate housing to special
need groups Ongoing
As part of the Housing Element update, City staff participated in listening sessions with representatives of community members with disabilities to learn about how to improve access to housing and key design elements to promote "visitability," or ability of people of all abilities to access the housing of others.
This information was used in the 2023-2031 Housing Element update.
Continue to support
senior projects by
permitting smaller unit
sizes, parking requirement
reduction, and common
dining facilities
Provide adequate housing to special
need groups Ongoing No new applications have been submitted for senior housing projects in 2022. A new application for a senior housing project was submitted in Feburary 2023.
Implement the reasonable
accommodation
ordinance, which provides
zoning and land- use
exceptions for housing
serving persons with
disabilities. This is a
ministerial process to
receive minor exemptions
to land use, zoning and
building regulations.
Provide adequate housing to special
need groups Ongoing No reportable actions in 2022.
Provide financial
assistance and priority
permitting for at least one
affordable housing
development in East Palo
Alto where the project
devotes at least half of its
units for large extremely
low-, very low- and lowincome families of five or
more persons
Provide adequate housing to special
need groups Annually No reportable actions in 2022.
Promote Emergency
Shelters
Provide adequate housing to special
need groups Ongoing
No reportable actions in 2022. The City has one Low Barrier Navigation Center.
The City has funded the nighttime operations of an RV Safe Parking Program for people experiencing homelessness, and established a Master Temporary Use Permit for temporary shelters.
Explore the feasibility of
various City
policies/programs to
reduce overcrowding
Provide adequate housing to special
need groups Ongoing No repotable actions in 2022.
Continue to permit
emergency shelters in the
Light Industrial (M-1) zone
without discretionary
permits. Within this zone,
emergency shelters are
subject to the same
development and
management standards
that apply to the other
permitted use
Facilitate the development of
emergency shelter and transitional
housing for the
homeless, victims of domestic violence,
or the formerly incarcerated
Biannual
No reportable actions in 2021. However, staff provided informational updates on unhoused residents in East Palo Alto and were directed by City Council to return with recommendations in spring of 2022, including how the City can facilitate temporary housing.
Continue to permit
transitional and
supportive housing as a
residential use and only
subject to those
restrictions that apply to
other residential uses of
the same type in the same
zone
Facilitate the development of
emergency shelter and transitional
housing for the
homeless, victims of domestic violence,
or the formerly incarcerated
Ongoing
Staff provided City Council with recommendations in Spring of 2022, including how to faciliate temporary housing. City Council approved susidizing the fee for the Master Temporary Use Permit for temporary and emergency shelter.
Accommodate and
facilitate the development
of additional transitional
housing facilities that
serve victims of domestic
violence, homeless
individuals, and/or
formerly incarcerated
persons
Facilitate the development of
emergency shelter and transitional
housing for the
homeless, victims of domestic violence,
or the formerly incarcerated
Annually
Emergency Shelters remain a permitted use in the M-1 zone. City Council also approved the creation and subsidy of a Master Temporary Use Permit to facilitate the creation of additional transitional housing facilitites. Bi-annual assessment of needs and resources.
Continue to allow by right
the development of SingleRoom-Occupancy
projects in High
Density Residential Zones
Facilitate the development of
emergency shelter and transitional
housing for the
homeless, victims of domestic violence,
or the formerly incarcerated
Annually No reportable actions in 2022. Annual review and confirmation.
Continue to enforce the
spacing requirement for
residential care facilities,
as identified in
Section 6515.5 of the East
Palo Alto Zoning
Ordinance, which is
currently seven hundred
and fifty feet (750) for
facilities that house ten
persons or more, and 500
feet for facilities that
house 6-10 residents
Provide adequate housing to special
need groups 2020 No reportable actions in 2022.
Continue to implement
Rent Stabilization
Ordinance
Stabilize rents in the City through
continued implementation of the Rent
Stabilization Program and Just Cause
for Eviction Ordinance
Ongoing Rent Stabilization staff continued to implement the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause for Eviction ordinance in 2022.
Annual certification of
Maximum Legal Rents
Stabilize rents in the City through
continued implementation of the Rent
Stabilization Program and Just Cause
for Eviction Ordinance
Ongoing Rent Stabilization staff continued to implement the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause for Eviction ordinance in 2022.
Work with non-profit
housing service providers
to provide education and
legal assistance to secure
tenant rights
Stabilize rents in the City through
continued implementation of the Rent
Stabilization Program and Just Cause
for Eviction Ordinance
Ongoing
City staff refer residents to Community Legal Services and the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County for certain housing related issues. In 2022, the City released a new RFP for tenant services, and in 2023, local nonprofits Community Legal Aid Services in East Palo Alto, Youth United for Community Action, and Nuestra Casa will receive for tenant education, tenant protections, and emergency assistance.
Pursue funding to acquire
or assist in the acquisition
of at least 20 foreclosed
properties with the intent
to sell to low-income
families
Increase the supply of extremely low-,
very low-, and low-income housing
opportunities through acquisition of
foreclosed properties
Ongoing No reportable actions in 2022.
Monitor BMR Units
Implement and monitor affordable
housing programs to ensure the
continued availability of below market
rate units in the city
Ongoing
The City has continued to collaborate with EPACANDO to administer the City's BMR portfolio (contract began in 2019 and ends April 2023). This is an ongoing endeavor that included the enforcement of program guidelines in 2022. The City will issue a new RFP for BMR Administration in 2023.
Monitor the effectiveness
of the City’s affordable
housing mitigation
programs, including
the Affordable Housing
Program and the
Condominium Conversion
Ordinance, as tools
to facilitate affordable
housing development
Implement and monitor affordable
housing programs to ensure the
continued availability of below market
rate units in the city
Ongoing Fees are reassessed annually. City staff continues to monitor the City's BMR units and Condo Conversion Ordinance. No specific actions in 2022.
Discourage Mobile Home
Removal or Relocation
Preserve existing, conforming mobile
home parks as a source of affordable
housing
Ongoing
City staff ensure compliance with State laws related to mobile home parks on an ongoing basis. Since September 2020, staff closely monitored the conversion process of the Palo Mobile Estates (PME) Mobile Home Park. The City dedicated $2M in funds to assist PME residents in their mobile home purchases.
Assist eligible mobile
home park residents in
receiving Mobile Home
Park Resident
Ownership Program
(MPROP) funds
Preserve existing, conforming mobile
home parks as a source of affordable
housing
Ongoing
City staff collaborated with local partners and California Rural Housing to assess ability to apply for MPROP funds in 2020. Upon knowledge that the City would not qualify, the City submitted a comment letter to HCD to discuss some of the barriers and challenges to applying for MPROP funds. No further action has been taken.
Work with the property
owners of existing mobile
home parks to prepare
infrastructure studies of
said parks
Preserve existing, conforming mobile
home parks as a source of affordable
housing
Ongoing No reportable actions in 2022.
Make first-time homebuyer
funds and mortgage
enhancement available
through as many means
as possible
Establish new and/or participate in
existing programs that utilize a variety
of funding sources to assist lower and
moderate-income renters in obtaining
affordable homeownership
Ongoing No reportable actions in 2022.
Work with lenders and fairhousing service providers
to provide credit
counseling
workshops in East Palo
Alto that assist residents
in understanding home
improvement
and purchase processes
and how to access
financing
Establish new and/or participate in
existing programs that utilize a variety
of funding sources to assist lower and
moderate-income renters in obtaining
affordable homeownership
Ongoing
Through the Partnership for the Bay's Future Breakthrough Grant housing preservation work, the grant community partner, EPACANDO, provided Palo Mobile Estates residents with financial counseling workshops to assist residents in their understanding of purchase processes and how to access financing.
Investigate new program
possibilities that provide
down payment assistance
and/or low-interest loans
for City employees and
residents
Whenever possible, give priority for
affordable housing opportunities to
existing residents and those who work
in East Palo Alto but cannot afford to
live in the city
Annually The City committed $2 million in loans to Palo Mobile Estates residents to assist in their lot purchase.
Implement the
Condominium Conversion
Ordinance
Conserve the existing supply of
affordable rental housing by preserving
existing high-density residential areas
Ongoing
The CIty provided residents at Palo Mobile Estates, which was undergoing a Condominium Conversion, with information regarding their local rent stabilization rights transferring to state regulation.
Conserve units governed
by the Rent Stabilization
Program by limiting
commercial
redevelopment which
would reduce the supply
of affordable units
Conserve the existing supply of
affordable rental housing by preserving
existing high-density residential areas
Ongoing
In November 2022, the City Council approved the Woodland Park Euclid Improvements Project, with the requirement to preserve the 161 rent-stabilized units that will be demolished and rebuilt as rent-stabilized units.
Distribute literature on the
health and safety risks of
lead-based paint and
continue to work with the
San Mateo County
Housing and Code
Enforcement Division to
explore resources and
programs available to
address lead-based paint
in the City’s housing stock
Implement both proactive and reactive
code enforcement to correct Housing,
Health, and Safety Code violations
Ongoing No reportable actions in 2022. City staff refer residents to the County Health Department on health issues related to housing.
Refer East Palo Alto
homeowners to the San
Mateo County Housing
and Community
Development Division’s
Home Repair Program and
explore ways to increase
homeowner participation.
Disseminate information
on the Home Repair
Program
through brochures
available at public
counters and the City’s
website
Improve existing housing conditions
and neighborhood quality through
housing
rehabilitation and neighborhood
improvement efforts
Annually No reportable actions in 2022.
Inform homeowners on
the availability of Countyfunded rehabilitation
assistance with County
brochures and multilingual postings to the
City of East Palo’s
website. Work
with the County to host
local workshops on
rehabilitation assistance
for City residents
Improve existing housing conditions
and neighborhood quality through
housing
rehabilitation and neighborhood
improvement efforts
Ongoing
No reportable actions in 2022. Staff provides information at the counter and on the City’s website, but this is dependent upon availability of programs. The City is not aware of any rehabilitation assistance programs at this time.
Assist eligible extremely
low-, very low-income and
low-income homeowners
in the City
in pursuing funds to aid in
the rehabilitation and
renovation of their homes
Assist extremely low-, very low-, lowand moderate-income households in making necessary repairs and
improvements
Ongoing
Staff responded to inquiries regarding storm disaster repair funds and provided information regarding funds to rehabiliate or renovate their homes through the City's weekly newsletter.
Provide resources for
homeowners facing
foreclosure on the City’s
website, including links to
loan servicers and
agencies that can provide
counseling and legal
assistance
Assist homeowners faced with
foreclosure and reduce the inventory of
vacant foreclosed homes in the City, in
part by creating programs to prevent
residents from losing their homes and
to enable residents to purchase
foreclosed homes
Annually
No reportable actions in 2022. However, the the City continues to work with the ADU Working Group member organizations and other partners on unpermitted garage conversions in East Palo Alto, and launched the CalHome ADU/JADU loan program, which is available for rehab related to second units. Residents are referred to Community Legal Services and the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County for foreclosure issues.
Investigate the feasibility
of an ordinance that
requires landlords to
notify tenants of a
foreclosure and protects
all tenants from utility shutoffs and loss of security deposit due to a change of
ownership.
Assist homeowners faced with
foreclosure and reduce the inventory of
vacant foreclosed homes in the City, in
part by creating programs to prevent
residents from losing their homes and
to enable residents to purchase
foreclosed homes
Ongoing
The City explored a potential Opportunity to Purchase policy that would require landlord notification to tenants upon sale of a property (which may include due to foreclosure) in 2022.
For affordable housing
projects that have
received financial
assistance from the City,
identify projects where a
history of complaints and
failed inspections by
authorized agencies
indicate continued and
uncorrected
mismanagement. Contact
identified property
managers to determine a
timeline for correction or
negotiate change in
property management per
the stipulations set forth
in the financial agreement
between the City and the
affordable housing
developer
Address negligent affordable housing
property management of projects that
have received financial assistance from
the City through the negotiation of a
change in management to a company
with a satisfactory record of complying
with current health, safety, and building
codes
Ongoing
The City reviews annual compliance reporting from all deed-restricted multifamily housing sites in East Palo Alto. In February 2020, the City issued a Notice of Default to the Courtyard at Bay Road Apartments for non- compliance and Health and Building Code violations, and continues to minitor compliance with the owner. This activity is ongoing.
Support, publicize, and
make referrals to fair
housing and legal
assistance programs that
provide information,
counseling, and
investigation services
concerning housing
discrimination. Publicize
ordinance through the
city’s website, notices at
city offices, in the city
newsletter and mailings,
and with relevant
stakeholder groups
Actively encourage fair housing choices
for all residents Ongoing
City staff updated the City's website with fair housing information and resource.
On an ongoing basis, City staff refer residents to housing and legal assistance programs concerning housing discrimination. Residents are referred to Community Legal Services, Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, and Project Sentinel.
Support local, regional,
State, and federal
initiatives in addressing
predatory lending
practices to protect the
most vulnerable segments
of the community
Facilitate the development of a variety
of housing options at a range of prices
to meet the various housing needs of
residents
Ongoing No reportable actions in 2022.
Allocate financial and staff
resources to maintain a
monitoring system that
collects information on
the accomplishments and
lessons learned of
concerning the Housing
Element’s objectives and
programs. Prepare
detailed progress report
for review by the City
Council, stakeholders,
and the general public
Improve public accountability in
implementing Housing Element
programs, making necessary
adjustments to staff and financial
resources in a timely manner
Ongoing No reportable actions in 2022.
The City Council shall
hold public meetings and
study sessions to discuss
various housing policies
in the city and to
exchange input and
information with residents
and developers about
housing needs, resources,
and program options. To
the extent possible,
publish a schedule of
study sessions
Improve public accountability in
implementing Housing Element
programs, making necessary
adjustments to staff and financial
resources in a timely manner
Ongoing
Multiple housing study sessions, Policy & Action items, and public hearings related to housing were held in 2022. This includes the Ravenswood Specific Plan update, development of an East Palo Alto Opportunity to Purchase Act (EPA OPA), Inclusionary Housing, ADUs and the City's CalHOME ADU/JADU Loan Program, RV Safe Parking Program, Housing Element update, and many others.
Update the website and
explore other means to
communicate important
housing concerns,
policies, and programs to
the general public
Improve public accountability in
implementing Housing Element
programs, making necessary
adjustments to staff and financial
resources in a timely manner
Annually
Staff continued to use and update the Housing webpage, in addition to the City calendar, City newsletter, and social media to reach out to the public on housingrelated issues.
Report to the City Council
on the state of housing in
East Palo Alto
Improve public accountability in
implementing Housing Element
programs, making necessary
adjustments to staff and financial
resources in a timely manner
Annually
The City provides semiannual updates to the City Council on progress on the 5- year Affordable Housing Strategy. City staff annually prepare a Housing Element Progress Report in accordance with State law. The 2021 Progress Report is being completed with this summary. Staff also began the process of reviewing the 2015- 23 Housing Element in its entirety in 2021 as part of the Housing Element update process.
Website Updates
Improve public accountability in
implementing Housing Element
programs, making necessary
adjustments to staff and financial
resources in a timely manner
Ongoing
City staff annually prepare a Housing Element Progress Report in accordance with State law. The 2022 Progress Report is being completed with this summary.
Staff also began the process of reviewing the 2015-23 Housing Element in its entirety in 20212022 as part of the Housing Element update process.
Enforce State Energy
Code for new residential
construction and
additions/renovations to
existing structures
Promote energy conservation in the
design and siting of new residential
units, and energy reduction programs
for existing residential units
Ongoing
Building Division staff, on an ongoing basis, enforce the State Energy Code for new residential and additions/constructions to existing units. In 2022, new REACH Code requirements took effect and in 2023, the all-electric requirements will take effect.
Grants for Energy
Efficiency
Implement Housing Policies and Broad
Participation in Associated Programs Ongoing No reportable actions in 2022.
Jurisdiction East Palo Alto
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 11
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 7
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 7
4 29
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
SFA 0 0 0
SFD 4 0 0
2 to 4 4 0 0
5+ 0 0 0
ADU 22 29 22
MH 605 0 0
Total 635 29 22
29 635
26 0
0 0
0 0
Income Rental Ownership Total
Very Low 0 0 0
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Units Constructed - SB 35 Streamlining Permits
Number of Streamlining Applications Approved
Total Developments Approved with Streamlining
Total Units Constructed with Streamlining
Total Housing Applications Submitted:
Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:
Total Housing Units Approved:
Total Housing Units Disapproved:
Total Units
Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 35 Streamlining Provisions
Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals Number of Applications for Streamlining
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary