Jurisdiction Foster City ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation
Planning
Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining Historic Sites Application
Status Project Type Notes
2 34 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14
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)
Acutely Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Acutely Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Extremely Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Total
PROPOSED
Units by
Project
Total
APPROVED
Units by
project
Total
DISAPPROVE
D Units by
Project
Please select
state
streamlining
provision/s the
application was
submitted
pursuant to.
Is this project
located on a
site with an
associated
historical
designation as
outlined in
Government
Code Section
65400(a)(2)(N)
and reported on
Table L?
Did the
housing
development
application
seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915?
Were
incentives or
concessions
requested
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915
approved?
Please
indicate the
status of the
application.
Is the project
considered a
ministerial
project or
discretionary
project?
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0004 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 094-913-170
1413
DOMINICA LN
BLDG2025-
0206
ADU
4/16/2025
1 1 NONE No No No Pending Ministerial Convert the existing attached garage into an
ADU; Owner reported
zero rent for famil
y use
094-020-560
604 MATSONIA
DR
BLDG2025-
0313
ADU
5/29/2025
1 1 NONE No No No Pending Ministerial CREATING
SECONDARY UNIT.
INSTALLING
KITCHENETTE; Owner
reported zero rent for
famil
y use
094-171-010 799 WIDGEON
ST A
BLDG2025-
0319
ADU
5/30/2025
1 1 NONE No No No Pending Ministerial New 511 SF Detached ADU; Owner reported
zero rent for famil
y use
094-363-190
141 TRIMARAN
CT
BLDG2025-
0592
ADU
10/7/2025
1 1 NONE No No No Pending Ministerial CONST 596 SF (N)
DETACHED ADU; Owner
reported zero rent for
famil
y use
Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
51 Project Identifier Unit Types Density Bonus Law
Applications
11 Housing Development Applications Submitted
Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes
Jurisdiction Foster City ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning
Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Streamlining Historic Sites Infill
Housing without
Financial Assistance or
Deed Restrictions
Term of
Affordability or
Deed Restriction
Notes
23 56 89 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
Acutely Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Acutely Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Entitlement
Date Approved
# of Units
issued
Entitlements
Acutely
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Acutely
Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Building
Permits Date
Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Acutely Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Acutely Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
(see instructions)
Date Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates
of
Occupancy
or other
forms of
readiness
Please select
the state
streamlining
provision the
project was
APPROVED
pursuant to.
(may select
multiple)
Is this project
located on a site
with an
associated
historical
designation as
outlined in
Government
Code Section
65400(a)(2)(N)
and reported on
Table L?
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/Destro
yed Units
Demolished
or Destroyed
Units
Demolished/
Destroyed
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 000000 00 000 000000 50 2 0 0 0 0 2 100000 1010 3 0 5 0 094-472-010 699 BOUNTY DR
UNIT A BLDG2023-0274 ADU
0 1 11/21/2024 1 1 8/5/2025 1 NONE No Y
484.7 SF 1-bedroom ADU
conversion; Owner approximates
$2800-3200/month in rent
0 094-341-010 1139 FOSTER
CITY BLVD BLDG2024-0027 ADU
0 4 7/10/2025 4 0N O N E N o Y
300-602 SF Studio/1-bedroom
ADU conversion; Property
manager indicates approximate
$2,100/month
0 094-341-010 762 MARLIN AVE BLDG2024-0039 ADU
0 4 12/1/2025 4 0N O N E N o Y
346-571 SF Studio/1-bedroom
ADU Conversion; Owner has
approximated rent to be $2100
0 094-341-010 764 MARLIN AVE BLDG2024-0040 ADU
0 4 12/1/2025 0 0N O N E N o Y
346-571 SF Studio/1-bedroom
ADU Conversion; Owner has
approximated rent to be $2100
0 094-341-010 1113 FOSTER
CITY BLVD BLDG2024-0041 ADU
0 4 12/1/2025 4 0N O N E N o Y
346-571 SF Studio/1-bedroom
ADU Conversion; Owner has
approximated rent to be $2100
0 094-341-010 1189 FOSTER
CITY BLVD BLDG2024-0042 ADU
0 4 12/1/2025 4 0N O N E N o Y
346-571 SF Studio/1-bedroom
ADU Conversion; Owner has
approximated rent to be $2100
0 094-080-100
844
CONSTITUTION
DR
BLDG2024-0247 ADU
0 1 2/6/2025 1 0N O N E N o Y
367 SF Studio ADU Conversion;
Owner has indicated zero rent for
family use
0 094-156-610 208 PUFFIN CT A BLDG2024-0282 ADU
0 1 1/28/2025 1 0N O N E N o Y
749 SF 2-bedroom detached
ADU; Owner reported zero rent
for family use
0 094-080-240 107 ELIZA CT BLDG2024-0587 ADU
0 1 4/8/2025 1 0N O N E N o Y
589 SF 1-bedroom ADU
Conversion; Owner reported zero
rent for family use
0 094-472-010 799 BOUNTY DR
UNIT A BLDG2024-0606 ADU
0 1 11/21/2024 1 1 8/5/2025 1 NONE No Y
484.7 SF 1-bedroom ADU
conversion; Owner approximates
$2800-3200/month in rent
0 094-462-010 460 BEACH PARK
BLVD #A BLDG2024-0673 ADU
0 1 4/21/2025 1 1 10/15/2025 1 NONE No Y
465 SF Studio ADU
Conversion;Owner reported zero
rent for family use
0 094-171-010 799 WIDGEON ST
A BLDG2025-0319 ADU
0 1 8/22/2025 1 0N O N E N o Y
New 511 SF Detached ADU;
Owner reported zero rent for
family use
0 094-043-130 675 Harvester
Drive BLDG2023-0041 ADU 0 0 1 2/21/2025 1 NONE No Y 624 1 BR/1BA; 0 094-154-020 233 Sandpiper
Court BLDG2021-0575 ADU
0 1 10/17/2023 1 1 5/7/2025 1 NONE No Y
447 SF 1-bedroom detached
ADU; Owner did not wish to share
total rent amount but indicated unit
will be rented for low-income
0 0 0 0
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed UnitsProject Identifier 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
Jurisdiction Foster City ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
1 Projection
Period 34
RHNA Allocation
by Income Level
Projection
Period -
06/30/2022-
01/30/2023
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Total Units
to Date (all
years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by
Income Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - 4 - - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - 1 - 5 - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 1 1 - 20 - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 2 2 3 - - - - - - - Above Moderate 777 3 2 - - - - - - - - 5 772 1,896
6 6 7 25 - - - - - - 44 1,852 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].
Acutely Low - - *For years prior to 2025, data on deed-restricted vs. non-deed restricted Extremely Low-Income units is approximated from whether the projects reported any deed-restricted Very Low-Income Units. If you wish to edit this historical data for accuracy or have any questions about the data, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].
Total Units
*For jurisdictions that received RHNA determinations for the current cycle prior to the passage of AB 3093 (September 19, 2024):
- You were not allocated Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income RHNA targets, therefore the allocations in Field 1 are listed as "0" - If you wish to set your own targets in these income categories for informational purposes, contact HCD staff at [email protected]. - All Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income units reported during the cycle are counted towards Very-Low Income RHNA progress 293
Total RHNA
-
277 Low
*For years prior to 2025, Acutely Low-Income units are reported within the Extremely Low-Income category Please Note: Table B does not currently contain data from Table F or Table F2 for prior years. You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data.
Extremely Low -
7 Moderate
520
299
300
22 10
Income Level
Very Low
4 -
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.
Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
510
9 10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
A B CD E F G H I
1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
H-A-1-a Annual
Tracking of Housing
Activity
The City will provide a statistical summary of residential building activity tied to various types of housing, household need, income and Housing Element program targets.
Provide information annually by April 1 as part
of the General Plan Annual Progress Report 6th Cycle Continuous General Plan APR
Other 1
See Tables A, A2, B
H-A-1-b No Net
Loss/Development
Pipeline Monitoring
Evaluate residential development proposals for consistency with the 2023-2031 Housing Element Sites Inventory. If a development approval will cause the Sites Inventory to be unable to accommodate all income levels of the RHNA, then additional site(s) shall be added pursuant to Government Code Section 65863(b)(1). No later than December 2023, the City will develop a procedure to monitor the development of proposed projects and vacant and non-vacant sites in the Sites Inventory and ensure that adequate sites are available throughout the 6th Cycle Planning Period to meet the remaining RHNA by income category to implement “no net loss” requirements. The City will monitor and report on the “no net loss” requirement on an annual basis with the Annual Progress Report. The procedure will monitor:
1) Unit count and income/affordability assumed on parcels included in the sites inventory as proposed projects, vacant, and underutilized sites. 2) Actual units constructed and income/affordability when parcels are developed.
3) Net change in capacity and income/affordability and a summary of remaining capacity and income/affordability in meeting the City’s remaining RHNA.
4) Within one year of report on the “no net loss”, if necessary, make adjustments (e.g., incentives, rezonings, etc.) or identify additional sites. 5) In 2027 conduct a mid-term evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies in promoting housing opportunities throughout the City, including but not limited to programs geographically targeted in single-family areas, and make adjustments to achieve the quantified objectives by 2031 as called for in H-E-10-a.
Develop procedure for monitoring by
December 2023 and provide information
annually by April 1 as part of the General Plan
Annual Progress Report; 2027 mid-term
evaluation
Performance Metric(s): Maintenance of Sites
Inventory sufficient to accommodate the
RHNA
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. On December 18, 2024, a memorandum directing the review of development proposals to ensure no net loss was published. Since the memo was issued, no development proposals that would reduce the identified development potential or adjust the income categories of units proposed on any of the sites in the Sites Inventory during the Planning Period (2023-2031), was received. Therefore, there was no impact to the Sites Inventory List.
In 2025, staff did not receive any major residential development proposals except for applications for ADUs/JADUs. In 2025, 25 ADUs/JADUs were issued building permits. Out of the 25 ADUs/JADUs, 20 are Low and 5 are Very Low. The City did not receive any development applications that triggered no net loss. Other 1 Refer to 2025 APR Supporting
document package here:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/chapter-4-housing-element
Refer to Table A2 of 2025 APR form.
H-A-1-c Future Housing
Element Update
The City will update its Housing Element, consistent with State Law requirements. Provide the next update by January 2031 7th Cycle In Progress
On track to implement program by January 2031.
Other
None
H-A-1-d Evaluate
General Plan
Amendments for
Consistency with
Housing Element
Any future amendments to the General Plan will be evaluated for consistency with the Housing Element. Ongoing 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, Staff worked on updates to two General Plan elements, including the Parks and Open Space Element and Conservation Element. The Elements were evaluated for consistency with the Housing Element.
The Elements went before the Planning Commission on October 2, 2025 and to City Council for adoption on November 3, 2025. POS-g prgram in Parks and Open Space Element was added "Determine an appropriate LOS that balances future housing and community preference and make necessary edits to Chapter 16.36 Parks and Recreation Facilities of Foster City Municipal Code."
Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/community/
page/parks-and-open-space-element-
and-conservation-element-update
H-A-2-a Community
Outreach
The City will build on the success of “Home is Foster City” and “Community Dialogue Series” outreach programs to improve citizen awareness of housing needs, rehabilitation and disaster assistance loan subsidy programs, code enforcement, energy conservation programs, fair housing laws and affordable housing resources by:
(1) having printed housing information available at City Hall, library, and other key locations;
(2) providing public information through articles in the local newspaper, on the City’s website, the digital marquee, social media, and with cable TV public service announcements;
(3) using additional methods to reach underserved and/or often underrepresented members of the community, including but not limited to low-income households, renters, and persons with disabilities.
Update website and print materials by
December 2023;
update social media and local newspaper
articles at least once per year
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Starting in 2024, printed material regarding housing needs, rehabilitation and disaster assistance loan subsidy programs, code enforcement, energy conservation programs, and fair housing laws was made available at City Hall and articles have appeared in the City's e-newsletter. Outreach also included the Mayoral Moment on Instagram advertising the Housing Workshop covering affordable and fair housing topics on September 24, 2025. Information about energy conservation appears on the City's Sustainability Website (sustainable.fostercity.org). In 2025, the Citizen Sustainability Advisory Committee (CSAC) continued to conduct public outreach about energy conservation and other sustainability topics during in-person events like Earth Day and the City's Summer Days event. Multiple articled were published in City's E-Newsletter - November 13, 2025 - Foster City Housing Resources ; October 23, 2025- Housing Stability is San Mateo County survey; September 11, 2025- announcement for Fair Housing Workshop; July 24, 2025 - Make a Difference with HIP Housing's Home Sharing Program announcement; April 10, 2025 - Foster City Emergency Rent Relief Pilot Program information; Feb 27, 2025- Renting Your ADU Webinar information;
Other 1
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOt2
OW6khbL/
https://www.fostercity.org/cityclerk/pa
ge/foster-city-current
sustainable.fostercity.org
H-A-3-a Technical
Assistance to Non-
Profits
The City will update the City’s BMR Administrative Guidelines to provide technical assistance, such as information on applicable regulations and policies and how to coordinate various programs, to non-profit groups organized to encourage provision of affordable housing and sponsors of affordable housing projects and programs. The City will facilitate provision of affordable housing by p roviding
technical assistance in a liaison role with non-profit housing groups and managers of affordable housing units in the City.
Update City’s BMR Administrative Guidelines
and post on the City’s website by December
2023;
hold annual roundtable meetings and/or
trainings with non-profit housing groups and
managers of affordable housing units
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. BMR Guidelines were updated in 2023 and effective starting January 1, 2024. On June 26, 2024, staff met with non-profit developers to discuss barriers and challenges to development and explore opportunities. Staff created a flyer which was emailed, included in the City’s e-newsletter, and promoted on social media platforms (see flyer in 2025 APR supporting document). Staff received responses from HIP Housing, Prometheus, Alta Housing, Bridge Housing, Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco, Summerhill, and MidPen Housing. The event had 11 attendees. In addition, staff holds periodic meetings with BMR property managers to provide training and assistance. In 2025, staff held trainings on March 20, June 26, August 18, August 20, September 24, September 25, December 11, and December 17. In 2024, meetings were held on April 24, July 25, and October 30. On May 05, 2025, staff participated in the joint San Mateo County and Santa Clara County Affordable Housing Developer Forum aimed at understanding barriers/challenges to nonprofit affordable housing development, local development opportunities and incentives, and building meaningful relationships between local housing staff and developers.
Meetings 9
BMR Guidelines and Program:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/below-market-rate-bmr-housing-
programs
Meeting:
https://21elements.org/calendar-
listings/21-elements-meeting-050525/
Refer to 2025 APR Supporting
document package here:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/chapter-4-housing-element
H-A-4-a Adequate
Water Supply
Work with EMID to develop water conservation requirements and/or increased water supply that will ensure sufficient water capacity to accommodate the RHNA, such as the potential use of water demand offset policies, require new and renovated developments to have “net neutral” water demand, or use of recycled water for irrigation.
Prior to or concurrent with adoption of
Housing Element
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. On May 1, 2023, the EMID Board added Chapter 8.90, Water Neutrality Growth, to the EMID Municipal Code and in 2024 developed guidelines for implementation of the ordinance. The Guidebook can be found on the website. EMID has water conservation ordinances and offers water conservation rebates to all water customers (residential and commercial) and actively promotes rebates. Other 1 https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/water-neutrality-guidebook
Housing Programs Progress Report
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
29 H-A-4-b Housing
Element Transmittal to
EMID
Upon adoption of the Housing Element, provide a copy to EMID in compliance with California Government Code Section 65589.7 Withi n five (5) days of adoption 6th Cycle Completed
Completed. On March 20, 2024, the City Council adopted City Resolution No. 2024- 17 adopting minor revisions to the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update following adoption by the Planning Commission of Resolution P-2-24 recommending approval.
A copy of the Housing Element was made available to EMID within five days of City Council adoption. Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/3431/p-2-24.pdf
Resolution 2023-49:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=170962&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-A-4-c Update Urban
Water Management
Plan
Work with EMID on updates to the Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and other policies and procedures to ensure implementation of the required priority for water and sewer service for developments with units affordable to lower-income households, as required by California Government Code 65589.7.
Assist with update of next UWMP by 2025
6th Cycle In Progress
On track. Urban Water Management Plans are required per the California Water Code §10610-10656 and §10608 to be prepared every 5 years to support long-term resource planning to ensure that adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future water needs. The information collected from the plans is useful for local, regional, and statewide water planning. The 2020 UWMP for EMID was published July 2021. On January 21, 2025 the City entered into an agreement with EKI for preparation of the updated Urban Water Management Plan. The 2025 UWMP will be completed by the July 1, 2026 deadline.
Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/community/
page/estero-municipal-improvement-
district-updates-urban-
water%C2%A0management-plan-and-
water
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=194854&repo=r-
0ff32e1a&searchid=f77fb233-b5ce-
46ae-b86b-bbb9dde0a7ee
H-A-4-d Water
Conservation
Work with EMID to develop, promote, and implement water conservation methods and programs for new and existing developments, such as low flow fixtures, rebate programs, “lawn begone”, etc. Improve promotion by providing information on conservation programs to building permit applicants.
Improve Building Division website and
handout information on conservation
programs by December 2023
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Water Conservation Rebate Programs were added to the City’s Public Works Rebate Programs webpage. The water conservation program was also expanded to promote sustainable, water-efficient landscapes. A Rain Barrel rebate was added to support the use of rain barrels, which collect and store rooftop rainwater for irrigation—reducing potable water use and managing stormwater runoff.
A Rain Garden rebate was also added as part of the existing Lawn Be Gone program. Rain gardens are shallow, planted areas that absorb rainwater runoff from hard surfaces. They reduce stormwater pollution, support drought-tolerant landscaping, and enhance the overall impact of the Lawn Be Gone rebate. Many programs pertaining to water conservation added to 2025 Conservation Element.
Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/water-neutrality-guidebook
https://www.fostercity.org/publicworks/
page/water-conservation-rebate-
programs. Building permit applicants
are advised of potential rebates with a
link to the Rebate Programs webpage:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/building-permits
H-A-5-a Commercial
Linkage Fee
Continue to implement the City’s commercial linkage fee on new commercial development as a way to require new commercial development to contribute to the supply of affordable housing and to provide funding for affordable housing programs, including periodic review and update of the fee every five to seven years following the update in 2022.
Community Development Department, City
Council Timeframe: Review and update by
2028; review and update every five to seven
years thereafter
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. On October 3, 2025, the City received $4.8 million in commercial linkage fee revenue for the Gilead Sciences New Research Center at 335 Lakeside Drive.
This was included in the Housing Element Implementation Roadmap to be used together with other funds as matching funds to implement various Housing Element programs. The Commercial Linkage Fee is codified in FCMC Chapter 17.88 and would be applied to any future commercial or mixed-use development.
Other 1
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/html/FosterCity17/FosterCity
1788.html#17.88
H-A-5-b Local, State
and Federal Funding
for Affordable Housing
Monitor the availability of and apply for local, state or federal funding sources that could be used to provide funding for affordable housing programs.
Report on funding applications to City Council
annually in the General Plan Annual Report;
Apply for at least one funding opportunity per
year 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Staff continued to look for funding opportunities for 2025 and applied for the County NOFO for Measure K for Emergency Rent Relief. The recommended funding of $35,000 was approved by the County Board of Supervisors in early 2025. The program
helped 15 very low-income tenants stay in their homes. An additional $20,000 was allocated in November 2025.
Other 2
San Mateo County D2 Measure
Grants:
https://www.smcgov.org/district-2/d2-
measure-k-grants
H-A-5-c Expand
Sources of Funds for
City Affordable Housing
Fund
Provide the necessary legal framework to be able to accept grants and donations to the City Affordable Housing Fund as a qualified trust fund from County, State, or Federal programs; employers; organizations; and individual donors. Evaluate potential sources of reliable funding for affordable housing programs.
Recommend legal framework to City Council
by December 2023
6th Cycle Completed
Ongoing. The Local Housing Trust Fund was established in December 2023 and passed and adopted by Resolution No 2024-9 on February 20, 2024. Funds have been allocated to the fund and staff applied for State Local Housing Trust Fund NOFA for matching funds in 2024 but funding was not awarded. Staff plans to apply for funding again in a future year when the state NOFA is issued. Other 1 Resolution 2024-9:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=192966&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-A-5-c Expand
Sources of Funds for
City Affordable Housing
Fund
Provide the necessary legal framework to be able to accept grants and donations to the City Affordable Housing Fund as a qualified trust fund from County, State, or Federal programs; employers; organizations; and individual donors. Evaluate potential sources of reliable funding for affordable housing programs.
Recommend legal framework to City Council
by December 2023
6th Cycle Continuous
Staff applied for State Local Housing
Trust Fund NOFA for matching funds in 2024
but funding was not awarded. Staff plans to apply for
funding again in a future year when the state NOFA is
issued.
Other 1
HCD LHTF Program NOFA - July
9,2024:
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/fil
es/docs/grants-and-funding/lhtf/lhtf-
awards.pdf
H-A-5-d Budgeting for
Housing Program
As part of the annual budget, allocate funds from the City Affordable Housing Fund or other sources to fund programs to address housing needs identified in the Housing Element and based on timing commitments specified for each program, that may include but are not limited to:
(1) Staffing and other resources to administer housing programs. (2) H-B-2-a: Lower Income Homeowner Rehabilitation.
(3) H-B-2-b: Facilitate Non-Profit Rehabilitation and Maintenance Assistance. (4) H-D-4-b: ADU Financial Incentive Program.
(5) H-F-2-a: Emergency Housing Assistance.
(6) H-G-2-b: Fair Housing Training for Landlords and Tenants Implement funding for programs as part of the
annual budget process
6th Cycle Continuous
On September 3, 2024, staff presented Housing Element 2023-31 Implementation Roadmap to the City Council. The roadmap's aim was to manage priorities for implementation and inculded financial analysis, and recommendations for the use of the City’s limited available housing funds. in 2025, Funding for listed programs has been allocated as part of
the annual budget process. Other 1
Final Budget FY 2025-26: Final
Budget FY 2025-26:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/financial_service
s/page/3521/fy_2025-
2026_final_budget.pdf
https://fostercity.primegov.com/api/co
mpilemeetingattachmenthistory/histor
yattachment/?historyId=8e3d9ca9-
84b8-44e6-96db-c6f32e2086d4
H-A-5-d Budgeting for
Housing Program
(1) Staffing and other resources to administer housing programs. Implement funding for programs as part of the annual budget process
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The City has a full-time employee that serves as the Housing & Sustainability Manager within the Community Development Department. The Housing & Sustainability Manager administers the housing programs and researches and applies for additional housing resources.
Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/housing
H-A-5-d Budgeting for
Housing Program
(2) H-B-2-a: Lower Income Homeowner Rehabilitation. Implement funding for programs as part of the annual budget process
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. On September 15, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Home Rehabilitation Program. Subsequently, the Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco was approved by City Council on December 15, 2025. The program will offer rehab loans to lower income homeowners, up to $75K. Other 1 December 15, 2025 City Council
agenda:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6717
Bids and RFPs:
https://www.fostercity.org/rfps
H-A-5-d Budgeting for
Housing Program
(3) H-B-2-b: Facilitate Non-Profit Rehabilitation and Maintenance Assistance. Implement funding for programs as part of the annual budget process
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The program is designed for low-income homeowners (those earning less than 50% of Area Median Income) to keep their homes in good condition by providing funding and minor home repair services of up to $5,000 per home through a nonprofit organization. Similar to H-B-2-b, the City issued an RFP and the Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco was approved by the City Council on December 15, 2025.
Other 1
December 15, 2025 City Council
agenda:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6717
Bids and RFPs:
https://www.fostercity.org/rfps
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
30 31
32 33
34 35
36 37
38 H-A-5-d Budgeting for
Housing Program
(4) H-D-4-b: ADU Financial Incentive Program. Implement funding for programs as part of the annual budget process 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. City staff is researching best practices for Program 4 and issued the RFP on December 30, 2025 seeking proposals from qualified firms for administering the loan program Other
Bids and RFPs:
https://www.fostercity.org/rfps
H-A-5-d Budgeting for
Housing Program
(5) H-F-2-a: Emergency Housing Assistance. Implement funding for programs as part of the annual budget process
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Program 5 was established through Measure K funding at $35,000 in 2025.
The program helped 15 very low-income tenants stay in their homes. For 2026, staff received approval by the County Board of Supervisors for an additional $20,000 for 2026. Additionally, City Cocunil also approved $10,000 in the 2026-27 Budget for the program.
Other 1
San Mateo County District 2 Measure
K Grant Recipients List:
https://www.smcgov.org/district-2/d2-
measure-k-grants
https://fostercity.primegov.com/api/co
mpilemeetingattachmenthistory/histor
yattachment/?historyId=0c7cb72a-
dbc8-46aa-8911-fd8ac4086ed9
https://fostercity.primegov.com/api/co
mpilemeetingattachmenthistory/histor
yattachment/?historyId=0198f570-
f30c-451d-895c-bcf5dcff2445
H-A-5-d Budgeting for
Housing Program
(6) H-G-2-b: Fair Housing Training for Landlords and Tenants Implement funding for programs as part of the annual budget process
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Project Sentinel provides this service at no cost so the City did not appropriate funds for FY 25-26.
Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/fair-housing-
events#:~:text=Foster%20City%20Re
nters%20and%20Landlords,org%20or
%20completing%20this%20form.&text
=This%20workshop%20is%20conduc
ted%20as,read%20the%20Housing%
20Element%20here.
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/7941/fair_housing_work
shop_9.24.2025.pdf
H-A-5-e NOFAs for
Affordable Housing
Develop a funding program and outline criteria and objectives for affordable housing developers to apply for Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) funded by the City’s Affordable Housing Funds.
Biannually beginning in 2024
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The City will issue a multifamily developer NOFA in early 2026. The NOFA is currently being prepared. Developers can subscribe to be notified when it is issued.The timing for this program was pushed back so the City could submit an application to HCD for the Housing Trust Fund. Other 1
Housing & Sustainability Division
Announcements:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/housing
H-A-6-a Local Labor
Program List
Establish and post a list of local labor unions and apprenticeship programs on City’s website and encourage the developers and contractors to hire local labor.
Establish the list by December 2023. Bi-
annually update the list or upon requests from
the local unions to be added to the list. 6th Cycle Completed Completed. The local labor union contacts is available on City’s website.
Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/planning-resources
H-B-1-a Continue Code
Enforcement
Continue the existing Zoning and Building Code Enforcement and Property Maintenance programs. In addition, continue the mandatory fire code inspection program. Provide referrals to assistance programs in cases where owner is eligible per H-B-2-b.
Continue to implement program
Performance metric: Close 90% of code
enforcement cases within 90 days
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, a total of 199 of cases were opened; 146 were closed (32 Stop Work Orders). 309 See Click Fix complaints were received and 306 closed within 90 days. Therefore 452 of 508 cases were closed, achieving a 88% closure rate.
Other 88
Code Enforcement:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/code-enforcement
Refer to 2025 APR Supporting
document package here:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/chapter-4-housing-element
H-B-2-a Lower-Income
Homeowner
Rehabilitation Loans
The City will provide or partner with a regional program to provide rehabilitation loans, energy improvement such as weatherization or solar, disaster assistance programs, and proactive outreach to lower-income homeowners.
Implement program by December 2024
Quantified Objective: 18 new loans by 2031
or 3 per year, half of which being very low
income and half of which being low income
6th Cycle In Progress
On track.
On September 3, 2024, the City Council approved Program Guidelines for Lower Income Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans as well as the City’s application to the HCD Local Housing Trust Fund NOFA, to which the City submitted an application on September 8, 2024. On February 10, 2025, the City received a notice of denial from HCD. The City submitted an appeal on February 18, 2025, and received notice of acceptance of the appeal on March 17, 2025; HCD issued a point score of 80 to the City of Foster City. Between July 30, 2025 and August 8, 2025, staff exchanged emails and had telephone conversations with various jurisdictions and entities, including HEART of San Mateo County, AmeriNat, City of East Palo Alto, City of Daly City, City of Redwood City, and the County of San Mateo , to explore opportunities for program administration. On July 30, 2025, staff had a call with Pamela Dorr of Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco to discuss potential opportunities for program implementation. In September 2025, the City learned that it was not awarded funding through the LHTF NOFA 2024 funding round and subsequently issued an RFP for this program on September 16, 2025 with a due date of October 15, 2025. Staff selected a vendor to manage the program and provide construction services. The Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco was approved by City Council on December 15, 2025. The program includes loans from $25,000 to $75,000 at no interest for a term of up to 30 years for low and very low income homeowners.
Other 1
December 15, 2025 City Council
agenda:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6717
H-B-2-a Lower-Income
Homeowner
Rehabilitation Loans
The City will provide or partner with a regional program to provide rehabilitation loans, energy improvement such as weatherization or solar, disaster assistance programs, and proactive outreach to lower-income homeowners.
Quantified Objective: 18 new loans by 2031
or 3 per year, half of which being very low
income and half of which being low income 6th Cycle Not Yet Started On track. The Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco was approved by City Council on December 15, 2025. The first program will offer rehab loans to lower income homeowners, up to $75K. Other
December 15, 2025 City Council
agenda:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6717
H-B-2-b Facilitate Non-
Profit
Rehabilitation/Maintena
nce Assistance
The City will initiate a rebate program to provide up to $5,000 in funding to very low-income homeowners who cannot otherwise afford the repairs. Eligible repairs include weatherization of doors and windows, broken windows and doors, installation of smoke detectors, water- heater replacement, electrical/mechanical work, plumbing repairs, solar photovoltaic, and accessibility improvements. The City will identify possible non-profit organizations (such as Rebuilding Together Peninsula, churches, service clubs, or Girl or Boy Scouts) that can provide assistance/proactive outreach and will provide information on the City’s website and handouts at City Hall.
Implement program by December 2024
Quantified Objectives: 6 units improved with
assistance by 2031 or one very low-income
owner unit improved with assistance per year
6th Cycle Continuous
On July 14, 2025, the City held a meeting with Rebuilding Together Peninsula to explore opportunities for managing the program. On September 16, 2025, the City issued an RFP for this program in 2025 and subsequently selected a vendor to manage the program and provide construction services. The Agreement with Rebuilding Together Peninsula was approved by City Council on December 15, 2025. The program includes funding for up to $5,000 per home for very low income homeowners and construction services at no cost to the very low income homeowner.
Units
December 15, 2025 City Council
agenda:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6717
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
H-B-3-a Encourage
Energy Conservation
The City will continue to encourage Energy Conservation measures by enforcing CALGreen Energy requirements and continue to waive building permit fees for solar permits (photovoltaic panels). The City will continue the solar photovoltaic $1000 rebate program as long as funds are available.
Continue to implement program
Quantified Objectives: Issue 15 electric
vehicle charging and 50 photovoltaic permits
per year 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The Solar PV rebate program was ongoing in 2025. A total of 35 EV Charging electrical permits and 11 solar rebates were issued in 2025. Information on the Solar Rebate Program can be found on the City’s website at:
https://www.fostercity.org/publicworks/page/solar-rebate-program.
The Foster City Climate Action Plan 2024 Update includes multiple strategies to encourage energy conservation and electrification.
Other 35
https://www.fostercity.org/publicworks/
page/solar-rebate-program.
https://sustainable.fostercity.org/climat
e-action-plan-update/
H-B-3-a Encourage
Energy Conservation
The City will continue to encourage Energy Conservation measures by enforcing CALGreen Energy requirements and continue to waive building permit fees for solar permits (photovoltaic panels). The City will continue the solar photovoltaic $1000 rebate program as long as funds are available.
Continue to implement program
Quantified Objectives: Issue 15 electric
vehicle charging and 50 photovoltaic permits
per year
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The Solar PV rebate program was ongoing in 2025. A total of 101 Photovoltaic permits and 11 solar rebates were issued in 2025. Information on the Solar Rebate Program can be found on the City’s website at:
https://www.fostercity.org/publicworks/page/solar-rebate-program.
The Foster City Climate Action Plan 2024 Update includes multiple strategies to encourage energy conservation and electrification.
Other 101
https://sustainable.fostercity.org/climat
e-action-plan-update/
H-B-3-b Expedited
Energy Conservation
Permits
Continue to streamline permit processes for expedited review of solar permits and Electric Vehicle charging stations permits. Co ntinue to implement program Objectives: First review 80% of expedited
permits in 10 business days 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Continued to implement Express Plan Check for solar and EV Charging permits in 2025.
99% of PVT Permits were reviewed within 10 business days. 99% of EV Permits were reviewed within 10 business days.
Other 99
Automated Solar Permitting:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/solar-permitting
H-B-3-c Increase
Awareness Regarding
Energy Conservation
The City will continue to partner with regional agencies, such as Peninsula Clean Energy, RICAPS, and BAYREN. Update the City’s website to make information easy to find and promote energy conservation resources, programs, and rebates Update website by December 2023 and
annually thereafter
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The Foster City Climate Action Plan 2024 Update includes a target to reduce energy emissions by 49% compared to 2005. Measures to reach this goal include promotion and expansion of participation in residential and commercial energy efficiency programs and actions to develop a robust energy conservation and electrification education and outreach program.
On December 5, 2025, City in partnership with Peninsula Clean Energy hosted an informative session regarding rebates/incentives, how to go electric etc Other 1
The City's webpage includes
community resources and are located
here:
https://sustainable.fostercity.org/envir
onmental-sustainability/resources-2/.
Energy conservation resources
appear on sustainable.fostercity.org,
the City's sustainability website.
H-B-3-d Climate Action
plan
Implement recommended energy conservation measures for housing upon completion of the 2023 Climate Action Plan update. Adopt CAP implementation programs by the end of 2024
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Foster City adopted its Climate Action Plan 2024 Update in November 2024. The five-year plan includes measures and actions to help the City reach a 49% decrease in GHG emissions below 2005 levels. To stay on track, staff has implemented CAP Action Implementation Dashboard. Other 1 CAP website:
https://sustainable.fostercity.org/climat
e-action-plan-update/
https://sustainable.fostercity.org/cap-
dashboard/
H-B-4-a Update
Architectural and Solar
Guidelines for Single
Family Homes
Update the Architectural and Solar Guidelines to implement the City’s Architectural Review requirements contained in Chapter 17.58 of the Foster City Municipal Code to ensure that development preserves the architectural character and scale of the neighborhoods and community and is well designed.
Update Architectural and Solar Guidelines by
December 2025
6th Cycle In Progress
On track. The City launched a Citywide initiative in 2024 to engage the community in an endeavor to modernize and ultimately, replace the City’s Architectural and Solar Guidelines, policies, and applicable zoning code regulations for single-family residences into one comprehensive document. Three Planning Commission Study Sessions were held, including April 17, 2025, June 5, 2025, September 18, 2025, and a public hearing on November 6, 2025 to discuss various components of objective design standards for single- and two-family homes within the City. The new Objective Design and Development Standards were added as a new chapter in the FCMC (Zoning Ordinance) - Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards - per City Council first reading on December 15, 2025. The second reading was January 20, 2026. In mid-February 2026 and the ODDS will be formally effective. See Ordinances 698 and 699. Other 1 https://engagefostercity.org/single-
family-objective-design-and-
development-standards
FCMC:
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/?FosterCity17/FosterCity17.
html
December 15, 2025 City Council
hearing:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6717
Ordinance 698:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=197360&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 699:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=197361&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-B-5-a Air Quality
Impacts
When site-specific development is proposed and/or a Rezoning application is processed, potential air quality impacts from project traffic and other significant sources shall be studied, and mitigation measures to ensure compliance with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District standards in effect at the time shall be recommended if necessary.
Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, no rezoning projects for the purpose of housing were approved where CEQA was applicable.
Discretionary projects will continue to be reviewed for air quality impacts; Bay Area Air District, formerly Bay Area Air Quality Management District, thresholds and recommendations will be applied as conditions or mitigation measures (as needed).
The Climate Action Plan Development Checklist is also required as a supplemental document to development proposal applications. The Checklist incorporates BAAQMD thresholds for land use projects.
Other 1
Community Development
(Residential) Application and
Supplemental Documents:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/residential-single-family-multi-
family-mixed-use
Climate Action Plan Development
Checklist:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/8311/cap_development
_checklist.pdf
H-B-5-b Geotechnical
Studies
Prior to any residential construction on the project sites, geotechnical studies would be required by the City unless a site-specific geotechnical study is already on file with the City.
Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, all new construction projects and/or additions for habitable spaces required a geotechnical study.
Other 1
Buiding Permit Application:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/37881/building_permit_
application_fillable_05-2025.pdf
H-B-5-c Seismic
Hazards
Buildings shall conform to the requirements of the latest adopted edition of the California Building Standards Code to reduce potential seismic-related hazards.
Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. All building permits are reviewed for conformance with the latest adopted codes. All construction and development projects submitted to the City on or after January 1, 2026, will be required to comply with 2025 CA Building Standards Code and City of Foster City Municode.
Other 1
Building Permits:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/building-permits
H-B-5-d Environmental
Site Assessment
When a site-specific development is proposed for housing on a site that was previously used for commercial or industrial uses, a Phase I and II Site Assessment shall be conducted to identify the extent of contamination and the clean-up measures necessary to meet the requirements of the Department of Toxic Substances Control and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, no residential developments were proposed on former commercial or industrial lands; therefore, no Phase 1 or Phase II assessments were required.
The program will be implemented, as applicable, to these type of conversion development applications. Other 1
Environmental Assessment Form:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46986/environmental_a
ssessment_form_-_2007.pdf
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 H-B-5-e NPDES
Requirements
All National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements will be met or required as mitigation measures for applicable housing projects.
Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The program is implemented, as applicable, as development applications are received.
Other 1
Multifamily and Mixed-Use Project
Application Checklist:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/8311/multi-
family mixed -use checklist.pdf
H-B-5-f Noise Studies Noise studies shall be undertaken for each site when a site-specific housing development is proposed. Thes e studies will identify needed mitigation measures to reduce noise levels to an acceptable level for residential uses of the sites as identified in the Noise Element of the Foster City General Plan.
Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Housing projects are reviewed as proposed. Noise studies will be required as necessary.
Other 1
Multifamily and Mixed-Use Project
Application Checklist:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/8311/multi-
family mixed -use checklist.pdf
H-B-5-g Traffic Impacts Traffic impacts shall be evaluated for housing development pursuant to the threshold requirements for CE QA analysis of traffic impacts.
Each site-specific evaluation will consider Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), intersection and freeway impacts, TDM measures incorporated into the project, parking, transit, pedestrian/bicycle safety, and potential impacts on neighborhood streets and evacuation.
Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, no major residential developments were proposed. Traffic studies will be required as necessary for proposed projects.
Other 1
Multifamily and Mixed-Use Project
Application Checklist:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/8311/multi-
family mixed -use checklist.pdf
H-B-5-h Water Supply
Assessment
A Water Supply Assessment (WSA) shall be performed for housing development proposals not previously analyzed pursuant to the threshold requirements for WSAs contained in California Water Code Section 10910 et seq. and California Government Code Section 66473.7.
Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, no major residential developments were proposed. A water supply assessment will be required as necessary.
Other 1
Multifamily and Mixed-Use Project
Application Checklist:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/8311/multi-
family mixed -use checklist.pdf
H-C-1-a Condominium
Conversion Regulation
Continue implementation of the condominium conversion ordinance linking any conversions to the development of additional rental housing within the city. The ordinance provides for lifetime leases for seniors and handicapped tenants. Continue the requirement for deed restrictions on resale (unless financing is impossible), or 1% of gross sales must be contributed to the City, and comparable rental housing must be available in the Housing Market Area.
Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. On December 2, 2024, The City Council adopted Ordinance 684, amending Chapter 17.76 Conversion Regulations, to provide objective standards for conversions. There were no conversion projects proposed in 2025.
Other 1
Chapter 17.76:
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/html/FosterCity17/FosterCity
1776.html
Ordinance 684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-C-1-b Amend
Percentage of BMR
Units in Conversions
Review the existing conversion regulations in Chapter 17.76 of the Municipal Code to ensure conformance with applicable state law pertaining to the percentage of converted units required to be set aside for qualified lower- and moderate-income owners.
Report to City Council regarding conformance
by December 2024
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. On December 2, 2024, The City Council adopted Ordinance 684, amending Section 17.76.040 to include the requirement that moderate-income housing be provided as per the requirements set in Chapter 17.90.
Meetings 1
FCMC:
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/html/FosterCity17/FosterCity
1776.html#17.76.040
Ordinance 684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-C-2-a Monitor
Affordable Housing
Regulatory Agreements
The City will continue to monitor and enforce existing affordable housing regulatory agreements, including but not limited to exploration of ways to improve the efficiency of the process, and updating the City’s BMR Administrative Guidelines to incorporate procedures for investigating complaints.
Adopt efficiency improvements and update
the BMR Administrative Guidelines by
December 2024 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The City updated the BMR Administrative Guidelines on December 20, 2023. The City continues to monitor and enforce affordable housing regulatory agreements. All 426 below market rate units remain deed-restricted. Other 1 https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/below-market-rate-bmr-housing-
programs
H-C-2-a Monitor
Affordable Housing
Regulatory Agreements
The City will continue to monitor and enforce existing affordable housing regulatory agreements, including but not limited to exploration of ways to improve the efficiency of the process, and updating the City’s BMR Administrative Guidelines to incorporate procedures for investigating complaints.
Quantified Objectives: Retain 426 existing
and any new deed restricted affordable rental
units 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The City updated the BMR Administrative Guidelines on December 20, 2023 and provided to the public January 17, 2024. The City continues to monitor and enforce affordable housing regulatory agreements. All 426 below market rate units remain deed-restricted.
Units 426
BMR Housing Programs:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/below-market-rate-bmr-housing-
programs
H-C-2-b Continue to
Monitor Expiration of
Affordability
Convenants
Monitor affordable rental housing developments that are at risk of conversion to market rate (there are none in this 2023-2031 planning period). Work with landlords, tenants, and other agencies at least five years prior to the expiration date of affordability covenants to minimize the impacts of the expiration of affordability covenants as follows:
- Proactively reach out to owners to ascertain their intentions and discuss alternatives;
- Work with owners and property managers to evaluate preservation options in exchange for extensions of affordability covenants; -Hold public hearings upon receipt of any Notice of Intent to Sell or Notice of Intent to Convert to Market Rate Housing pursuant to Section 65863.10 of the Government Code and provide tenant education on housing rights.
Include information in General Plan Annual
Report listing any expiration dates within ten
years; reach out to owners at least five years
prior to expiration
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Staff reviewed the expiration dates for all rental affordability covenants and none will expire within the next 5 years; however, one property will no longer receive a subsidy from the City for the affordable units (representing 84 units) beginning in 2029 . The units at this property will still be deed-restricted for affordable rents. For below market rate housing, seven (7) ownership units in Emerald Bay will expire in 2026. CIty staff reviews expiration dates every year and sends reminder notices. Other 1 https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/below-market-rate-bmr-housing-
programs
H-C-2-c Replacement
Unit Requirements
The City shall not approve a housing development project that will include the demolition of existing housing units unless provisions are included to demonstrate compliance with California Government Code Sections 65915(c)(3) and 66300(d), requiring replacement units to be restricted to lower-income households to match the percentage of lower-income tenants, as provided in Chapter 17.55, Replacement Units, adopted in January 2023. The City shall include the necessary information in the planning application submittal requirements.
Amend submittal requirements by December
2023
Consistent with state law, confirm that no
housing development project will demolish
residential dwelling units regardless of
whether the parcel was listed in the Sites
Inventory unless a) the project will create at
least as many residential dwelling units as will
be demolished, and b) certain affordability
criteria are met
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, there were no housing development projects that included demolition of existing housing units. The City published the SB 330 Submittal Checklist in 2024 and the Replacement Unit Determination (RUD) form on the Planning Division website on October 13, 2025.
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SB 330 Submittal Checklist:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46986/sb330_prelimina
ry_application_checklist_final.pdf
Replacement Unit Determination
(RUD) Form:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46986/replacement_uni
t_form.pdf
H-C-3-a Anti-
Displacement Plan for
Redevelopment of
Existing Multifamily
Developments
If an existing multifamily apartment development is repaired or redeveloped including the displacement of one or more tenants, the application submitted for repairs or redevelopment including displacement of any tenants shall include a plan that demonstrates how impacts to existing tenants that are being displaced are minimized through such means as phasing, financial assistance, and relocation services. Such plan shall also include a robust outreach plan to affected tenants.
Amend submittal requirements by December
2023
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, there were no housing development projects that included demolition of existing housing units. In addition, no major repairs or renovations occurred for the City-owned multi-family residential property. However, on December 30, 2025, a fire incident affecting 34 units at Harbor Cove Apartments occurred. The Habor Cove team indicated that some of the following initiatives were taken to assist residents last month:
- Immediately set up hotel stay for the residents but indicated that many people were out of town for the holidays so only a few residents took up that offer. - Prorated rent for the period December 20th-31st.
- Relocated some residents to other available units within their property but indicated that many residents have decided to relocate to other apartments completely.
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Replaement Unit Determination
(RUD) Form:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46986/replacement_uni
t_form.pdf
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 H-C-3-b Anti-
Displacement Strategy
Develop an Anti-Displacement Strategy, including assessment of a variety of tenant protection measures to determine if appropriate for Foster City, including but not limited to:
a) expansion of relocation benefits beyond those required by California law for landlords to pay to lower-income tenants to also apply to moderate-income- tenants;
b) expansion of the amount of relocation benefits beyond those required by California law for lower-income tenants; c) minimum lease terms;
d) required notifications to tenants and landlords of legal requirements; and e) expansion of any other relocation/anti-displacement provisions.
Implement program by December 2024
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. To research anti-displacement, staff participated in multiple meetings, workshops, and discussions through 21 Elements, including on January 13, 2024, April 22, 2024, September 9, 2024, and November 4, 2024. On September 16, 2024, the City Council held a study session on an anti-displacement strategy and directed staff to draft revisions to the Municipal Code, Chapter 17.90 to include no-fault evictions, tenant relocation assistance for BMR units, and annual registration requirements for BMR units. In addition, Council directed staff to hold annual training sessions on fair housing and anti-displacement for tenants and landlords. On March 6, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on revisions to Municipal Code, Chapter 17.90, and on May 5, 2025, the City revised Municipal Code, Chapter
17.90 via Ordinance No. 690 to include anti-displacement strategies, including new sections for “No Fault” Evictions for BMR units (17.90.130), and Tenant relocation assistance for BMR units (17.90.140).
Other 1
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/html/FosterCity17/FosterCity
1790.html#17.90
Ordinance 690:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=181584&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-C-3-c Facilitate
Resolution of Rental
Disputes
Continue working with the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center and the Tri-County Apartment Association as vehicles to moderate rent increases and minimize displacements in the City and to resolve rental disputes between renters and property owners.
Update website by December 2023
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The City refers tenants needing assistance with rental disputes to the Pensinula Conflict Resolution Center, the Legal Aide Society, and Project Sentinel.
Available resources are also posted on the City's Housing webpage. Other 1 https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/housing-resources-renters-and-
homeowners
H-C-3-d Facilitate
Tenant Protection Act
of 2019 (AB1482)
In coordination with programs promoting fair housing under H-G, provide information on laws regarding maximum annual rent increases, just cause evictions, and financial compensation requirements.
Update website by December 2023; Provide
at least one information session per year
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2023, the website was updated to add information for both landlords and tenants. This information is also provided in printed material at City Hall at a publicly accessible kiosk. In addition, this information is provided to the public annually at the Fair Housing Workshop. The 2025 Workshop took place on 9/24/2025. Meetings 1
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/landlordproperty-manager-
resources
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/16212/fc_tenant_info_s
heet pdf
H-C-4-a Rental
Housing Assistance
Information
Encourage the use of federal, State and local rental housing programs by providing information on the City’s website. Continue to publicize and promote programs offered by the San Mateo County Housing Authority through proactive public outreach including but not limited to the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, landlord incentive programs (such as Landlord Continuity Bonus, New Landlord Bonus, and Landlord “No Loss” Bonus) programs for landlords to rent to holders of Housing Choice or HUD-VASH (Veteran) Vouchers.
Update website by December 2023 and then
annually
Quantified objectives: Increase the number of
voucher holders by 2 per year
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2023, multiple webpages were created with relevant information and resources. This information is on the City's website and also provided to those seeking housing via email. For BMR units, there are 68 Below Market Rate voucher holders out of the 426 units. Metro Center is a project-based property with 60 units which means all of these units are for voucher holders. The City is not in control of the waitlist for Section 8 vouchers and can only refer interested housing seekers to the County Housing Authority website. The City provides links to the Housing Authority's website to those who inquire about the program or are seeking information about affordable housing.
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https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/housing-resources-renters-and-
homeowners
H-C-4-a Rental
Housing Assistance
Information
Encourage the use of federal, State and local rental housing programs by providing information on the City’s website. Continue to publicize and promote programs offered by the San Mateo County Housing Authority through proactive public outreach including but not limited to the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, landlord incentive programs (such as Landlord Continuity Bonus, New Landlord Bonus, and Landlord “No Loss” Bonus) programs for landlords to rent to holders of Housing Choice or HUD-VASH (Veteran) Vouchers.
Update website by December 2023 and then
annually
Quantified objectives: Increase the number of
voucher holders by 2 per year 6th Cycle Continuous
According to discussion with the County, there are 22 new vouchers in the City in 2025 total. In discusison and reporting from BMR property managers for developments within the City, there four (4) of these vouches are only for BMR units in 2025. Units 22
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/housing
Refer to 2025 APR Supporting
document package here:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/chapter-4-housing-element
H-D-1-a Selection of
Housing Opportunity
Areas
The City will use the following criteria in selecting Housing Opportunity sites or areas for the Housing Sites Inventory:(1) Housing on the site will help affirmatively further fair housing by expanding the distribution and variety of housing types and sizes in the City. (2) Potential for adequate and safe internal and external vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including emergency evacuation. (3) Convenient access to existing public transportation or the potential for such access as public transportation systems are expanded.
(4) Convenient access to typical neighborhood services and amenities typically required by residents. (5) Convenient access to typical neighborhood recreation amenities or designed to provide adequate recreation amenities on-site. (6) Cost effective mitigation of physical site constraints (including geologic hazards, flooding, drainage, soils constraints, wetland limitations, etc.) (7) Cost effective provision by the City/EMID of typical residential services and adequate utilities to the site.
(8) Ability to meet internal residential noise standards. (9) Adequate size to provide required parking; parking requirements should be flexible based on the expected needs of the project’s prospective residents. (10)The development of a specific project on the site will not result in significant adverse individual or cumulative environmental impacts on other properties in the neighborhood or area, unless the City/District adopts a Statement of Overriding Considerations as defined by the California Q
Use criteria to evaluate applications as they
are submitted; use to evaluate new sites as
part of mid-cycle review of RHNA progress by
December 2026.
6th Cycle In Progress
On track. Selection of housing opportunity sites using criteria is on track for mid-cycle review of RHNA progress by December 2026. On September 22, 2025, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified consultants to conduct an independent professional Real Estate Economic Market Analysis. The study will help identify underutilized parcels, and will research commercial and residential land values to inform assessment of redevelopment potential. On February 2, 2026, the City Council finalized the consultant.
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https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/real-estate-economic-analysis
H-D-1-a Selection of
Housing Opportunity
Areas
The City will use the following criteria in selecting Housing Opportunity sites or areas for the Housing Sites Inventory:(1) Housing on the site will help affirmatively further fair housing by expanding the distribution and variety of housing types and sizes in the City. (2) Potential for adequate and safe internal and external vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including emergency evacuation. (3) Convenient access to existing public transportation or the potential for such access as public transportation systems are expanded.
(4) Convenient access to typical neighborhood services and amenities typically required by residents.
(5) Convenient access to typical neighborhood recreation amenities or designed to provide adequate recreation amenities on-site. (6) Cost effective mitigation of physical site constraints (including geologic hazards, flooding, drainage, soils constraints, wetland limitations, etc.) (7) Cost effective provision by the City/EMID of typical residential services and adequate utilities to the site.
(8) Ability to meet internal residential noise standards. (9) Adequate size to provide required parking; parking requirements should be flexible based on the expected needs of the project’s prospective residents. (10)The development of a specific project on the site will not result in significant adverse individual or cumulative environmental impacts on other properties in the neighborhood or area, unless the City/District adopts a Statement of Overriding Considerations as defined by the California Use criteria to evaluate applications as they
are submitted; use to evaluate new sites as
part of mid-cycle review of RHNA progress by
December 2026.
6th Cycle In Progress
Mid-cycle review is in progress.
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None
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
67 68
69 70
71 72
73 74
75 H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
Concurrent with or prior to adoption of the Housing Element, adopt the following General Plan and zoning amendments:(1)Rezone R-3 RHNA 5 sites to R-4. These sites include Harbor Cove, Franciscan, Sand Cove, and The Lagoons. (Adopted January 2023) (2)Rezone R-4 RHNA 5 sites to allow by right development for projects with 20% or more lower-income units. These sites include Beach Cove and Shadow Cove. (Adopted January 2023)
(3)Amend R-3 (Chapter 17.18) and R-4 (Chapter 17.20) for consistency with General Plan minimum and maximum densities. (Adopted January 2023)
(4)Rezone Commercial Housing Opportunity Site to Allow Mixed-Use. Concurrent with adoption of this Housing Element, rezone the Housing Opportunity Site currently developed with commercial uses to allow either commercial or mixed-use of commercial and residential. This includes the 1010 Metro Center Boulevard site. (5)Mixed-Use Densities. The City will amend the Zoning regulations for the C-2 District, and others as necessary, and General Plan Land Use Designations for Town Center Commercial, Civic Center Mixed Use, and other land use designations as appropriate, to establish allowed densities in mixed use zoning districts. (6)Rezone Foster’s Landing from R-3/PD to CM/PD and amend General Plan from Apartment Residential to Civic Center Mixed Use.
Concurrent with adoption of this Housing Element, rezone this site to allow higher density housing/mixed use. (7)Eaves from R-3 to R-4/PD. The City will amend the zoning for this centrally located site to facilitate redevelopment. (8)Rezone 1601 Beach Park Boulevard from PF to R-2 and amend General Plan from Public/Semi-Public to Two-Family Residential.
Concurrent with adoption of this Housing Element, rezone this site to allow residential use.
General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Sites were rezoned in 2023 by Ordinances 658, 664, and 665. Land Use Plan Designations were amended by Resolution 2023-49.
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Ordinance 658:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=167210&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 664:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=173639&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 665:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=173640&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Resolution 2023-49:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=170962&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(1) Rezone R-3 RHNA 5 sites to R-4. These sites include Harbor Cove, Franciscan, Sand Cove, and The Lagoons. (Adopted January 2023)
General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Sites were rezoned in 2023 by Ordinance 658.
Other 1
Ordinance 658:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=167210&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(2) Rezone R-4 RHNA 5 sites to allow by
right development for projects with 20% or
more lower-income units. These sites include
Beach Cove and Shadow Cove. (Adopted January 2023)
General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Sites were rezoned in 2023 by Ordinance 658.
Other 1
Ordinance 658:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=167210&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(3) Amend R-3 (Chapter 17.18) and R-4
(Chapter 17.20) for consistency with General
Plan minimum and maximum densities.
(Adopted January 2023)
General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. R-3 and R-4 were amended by Ordinance 657.
Other 1
Ordinance 657:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=167209&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(4) Rezone Commercial Housing Opportunity
Site to Allow Mixed-Use. Concurrent with
adoption of this Housing Element, rezone the Housing Opportunity Site currently developed with commercial uses to allow
either commercial or mixed-use of
commercial and residential. This includes the
1010 Metro Center Boulevard site.
General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. The site at 1010 Metro Center Boulveard was rezoned by Ordinance 665.
Other 1
Ordinance 665:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=173640&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(5) Mixed-Use Densities. The City will amend
the Zoning regulations for the C-2 District,
and others as necessary, and General Plan
Land Use Designations for Town Center
Commercial, Civic Center Mixed Use, and
other land use designations as appropriate,
to establish allowed densities in mixed use
zoning districts.
General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Mixed use zoning designations werw amended by Ordinance 657. Land Use Plan Designations were amended by Resolution 2023-49.
Other 1
Ordinance
657:https://portal.laserfiche.com/Porta
l/DocView.aspx?id=167209&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Resolution 2023-49:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=170962&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(6) Rezone Foster’s Landing from R-3/PD to
CM/PD and amend General Plan from
Apartment Residential to Civic Center Mixed
Use. Concurrent with adoption of this
Housing Element, rezone this site to allow
higher density housing/mixed use.
General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Foster's Landing was rezoned in 2023 by Ordinance 664. Land Use Plan Designations were amended by Resolution 2023-49.
Other 1
Ordinance 664:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=173639&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Resolution 2023-49:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=170962&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(7) Eaves from R-3 to R-4/PD. The City will
amend the zoning for this centrally located
site to facilitate redevelopment.
General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Sites were rezoned in 2023 by Ordinance 664.
Other 1
Ordinance 664:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=173639&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-1-b General Plan
and Zoning
Amendments to
Facilitate Housing on
Housing Opportunity
Sites in the Sites
Inventory
(8) Rezone 1601 Beach Park Boulevard from
PF to R-2 and amend General Plan from
Public/Semi-Public to Two-Family Residential.
Concurrent with adoption of this Housing
Element, rezone this site to allow residential
use.
General Plan and Zoning in place prior to or
upon Housing Element Adoption
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. 1601 Beach Park Blvd. was rezoned in 2023 by Ordinance 664. Land Use Plan Designations were amended by Resolution 2023-49.
Other 1
Ordinance 664:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=173639&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Resolution 2023-49:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=170962&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
76 77
78 79
H-D-2-a Potential Re-
Use of Commercial
Sites
The City will reevaluate the land use designations for the City's neighborhood shopping centers or other commercial sites biannually beginning in 2026 or
1) if approvals of a development trigger the “no net loss” requirements; 2) if the owner initiates redevelopment of a commercial site, or 3) any of the commercial activities become not viable. If residential or mixed-use developments are considered, criteria for determining the appropriate housing types include:
(1) The type of street (major, collector, etc.) which would provide access to the site and levels of service on the street in the morning and afternoon peak hours. (2) Availability of public services and facilities such as infrastructure (water, sewer, etc.), school capacity, parks and open space.
(3) The ability of the project to provide landscaping for parking areas, facade modulation and orientation of buildings which would ensure privacy for, and minimize impacts on, any adjacent single-family homes, and reduce the perception of density in a multi-family project. (4) Potential to provide housing for employees.
(5) The ability of the project to provide neighborhood serving commercial uses. (6) Potential to provide waterfront amenities and/or waterfront commercial uses. (7) Maintaining a Sites Inventory that can accommodate the RHNA.
Rezone 1010 Metro Center Boulevard by
December 2023;
6th Cycle Completed
Rezoning of 1010 Metro was completed in 2023 with Ordinance 665. Meeting with Hudson Pacific Properties resulted in Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&R) Amendment, adopted by City Council on November 17, 2025. Additional outreach was conducted on November 7, 2025 with Visa stakeholder re: 1.37-acre site zoned for hotel use. On September 22, 2025, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified consultants to conduct an independent professional Real Estate Economic Market Analysis. The study will help identify underutilized parcels, and will research commercial and residential land values to inform assessment of redevelopment potential. On February 2, 2026, the City Council finalized the consultant.
In 2025, the City did not receive any development proposal that triggered no-net-loss.
However, representatives of Hudson Pacific Properties, which manages the Metro Center, approached the Community Development Department with the Third Amendment to the CC&Rs to expand the list of permitted uses to include non- transient residential uses at the Metro Center development. On November 17, 2025, the City Council approved resolutions to approve this 3rd amendment to the CC&Rs to allow this action. This 3rd amendment and change would expand authorization of non-transient residential use to all parcels (subject to Planning entitlements). While no formal development proposal have been received since then, this action and approval would provide flexibility for future potential development.
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Ordinance 665:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=173640&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Real estate RFP:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/real-estate-economic-analysis
November 17, 2025 City Council
Meeting:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6705
H-D-2-a Potential Re-
Use of Commercial
Sites
The City will reevaluate the land use designations for the City's neighborhood shopping centers or other commercial sites biannually beginning in 2026 or
1) if approvals of a development trigger the “no net loss” requirements; 2) if the owner initiates redevelopment of a commercial site, or 3) any of the commercial activities become not viable. If residential or mixed-use developments are considered, criteria for determining the appropriate housing types include:
(1) The type of street (major, collector, etc.) which would provide access to the site and levels of service on the street in the morning and afternoon peak hours. (2) Availability of public services and facilities such as infrastructure (water, sewer, etc.), school capacity, parks and open space.
(3) The ability of the project to provide landscaping for parking areas, facade modulation and orientation of buildings which would ensure privacy for, and minimize impacts on, any adjacent single-family homes, and reduce the perception of density in a multi-family project. (4) Potential to provide housing for employees.
(5) The ability of the project to provide neighborhood serving commercial uses. (6) Potential to provide waterfront amenities and/or waterfront commercial uses. (7) Maintaining a Sites Inventory that can accommodate the RHNA.
Biannual review and report to Planning
Commission and City Council with first report
and adoption of accompanying general plan
amendments and/or zoning actions by July
2026, or sooner if circumstances require as
outlined above.
6th Cycle In Progress
Bi-annual review and report is in progress.
Other
None
H-D-2-a Potential Re-
Use of Commercial
Sites
The City will reevaluate the land use designations for the City's neighborhood shopping centers or other commercial sites biannually beginning in 2026 or
1) if approvals of a development trigger the “no net loss” requirements; 2) if the owner initiates redevelopment of a commercial site, or 3) any of the commercial activities become not viable. If residential or mixed-use developments are considered, criteria for determining the appropriate housing types include:
(1) The type of street (major, collector, etc.) which would provide access to the site and levels of service on the street in the morning and afternoon peak hours. (2) Availability of public services and facilities such as infrastructure (water, sewer, etc.), school capacity, parks and open space.
(3) The ability of the project to provide landscaping for parking areas, facade modulation and orientation of buildings which would ensure privacy for, and minimize impacts on, any adjacent single-family homes, and reduce the perception of density in a multi-family project. (4) Potential to provide housing for employees.
(5) The ability of the project to provide neighborhood serving commercial uses. (6) Potential to provide waterfront amenities and/or waterfront commercial uses. (7) Maintaining a Sites Inventory that can accommodate the RHNA.
Proactively reach out to at least two
commercial site owners per year to discuss
options to add or redevelop with housing
6th Cycle Completed
Two (2) meetings/engagements with commercial site owners in 2025. Multiple meetings with Chris Pearson from Hudson Pacific Properties regarding Metro Center; and Meeting with Lance Sorenson from MPQ Foster City Metro Center regarding vacant parcel on May 30, 2025.
Persons 2
None
H-D-3-a Update
Planned Development
Process
Amend the zoning regulations for the Planned Development Combining District, Chapter 17.36, to align with requirements for obje ctive
standards and retain the ability to provide flexibility and incentives including but not limited to address special housing needs and a diversity of housing choices.
Implement program by December 2026
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Chapter 17.36 in the Foster City Municipal Code was amended by Ordinance 674 in January 2024 to reference objective standards and remove the previous subjective language. The amended Code gives developers more flexibility regarding housing development. Staff will review Chapter 17.36 further.
In 2025, the new Objective Design and Development Standards were added as a new chapter in the FCMC (Zoning Ordinance) - Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards - per City Council first reading on December 15, 2025. The second reading was January 20, 2026. In mid- February 2026 and the ODDS will be formally effective. See Ordinances 698 and 699.
This new Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards is applicable to all Single Family Residence District (R-1), Two-Family Residence District (R-2), Single Family Residence District/ Planned Development (R-1/PD), and Two-Family Residence District/Planned Development (R- 2/PD). With this approval, many Municipal Code Chapters and citywide policies for single-family exterior modifications have been replaced, rescinded, and/or repealed to streamline processes for residents and ensure objective standards of review for new projects. The City is continuing its efforts in 2026 to reexamine other chapters in the Municipal Code that would be applicable to provide more objective standards for R-1, R-2, R-1/PD, and R-2/PD developments.
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Ordinance 674:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46293/city_council_ordi
nance_no._674.pdf
Ordinance 698:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=197360&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 699:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=197361&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
FCMC:
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/?FosterCity17/FosterCity17.
html
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
80 81
82 83
84 85
H-D-4-a ADUs Continue implementati on of Chapter 17.78, Accessory Dwelling Units. Update the City’s ADU ordinance to comply with State laws by December 2023 and subsequently update the City’s regulations to comply with new state laws within six months of being effective.
Update Chapter 17.78 to comply with 2023
State laws by December 2023 and update the
City’s regulations to comply with subsequent
new State laws within 6 months of being
effective
Quantifiable Objectives: 24 ADUs by 2031
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, 25 ADUs were issued a Building Permit and five (5) were constructed (and given occupancy).
Since 2023, 14 ADUs have been constructed and occupied which is 58% of total ADUs proposed.
On August 17, 2023, Planning Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. P-11 -
23 to make various text amendments to Chapter 17.78 consistent with State law.
Since January 2025, State law required further updates to ADU regulations and added a new category of state-exempt ADUs. This category, along with other amendments to Chapter 17.78, were presented to Planning Commission on July 17, 2025 and on August 18, 2025, City Council adopted Ordinace No. 692. The Municipal Code was updated to reflect the amendments in October 2025. The ADU webpage was also updated to reflect the latest.
On October 29, 2025, City staff met with representatives of Beach Cove Apartments to review proposal to convert existing carports and laundry rooms into ADUs (total of 32-34). On November 5, 2025, Staff met with representatives from 700 Bounty Drive for multi-family ADUs (total of 36 units) review and request. Lastly, on December 17, 2025, staff met with Schooner Bay representatives for multifamily ADUs (total of –16 units) review and request. Subsequent to each meeting, staff provide formal written guidance to identify submittal requirements, response to specific questions from each representatives, and provide resources for next path forward.
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Ordinance 669:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=174077&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 692:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=192469&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-4-a ADUs Continue implementati on of Chapter 17.78, Accessory Dwelling Units. Update the City’s ADU ordinance to comply with State laws by December 2023 and subsequently update the City’s regulations to comply with new state laws within six months of being effective.
Quantifiable Objectives: 24 ADUs by 2031
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, 25 ADUs were issued a Building Permit and five (5) were constructed (and given occupancy). Since 2023, 14 ADUs have been constructed and occupied which is 58% of total ADUs proposed by 2031. Units 3 Reference Table A and A2 of APR, by
year.
H-D-4-b ADU/JADU
Financial Incentive
Program
Provide or partner with another organization to provide a financial incentive program for single-family homeowners to construct an ADU/JADU that is restricted for lower-income households for 10-15 years, with an additional incentive amount for units subject to a preference for identified categories of special needs people who would benefit from coordinated onsite services, including but not limited to people with developmental disabilities.
Implement program by December 2024
Quantifiable Objectives: 8 income-restricted
ADU units to be financed by 2031
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The program requires the City to provide or partner with another organization to provide a financial incentive program for single-family homeowners to construct ADU/JADU that is restricted for lower-income households for 10-15 years and additional financial incentives for units for special needs people. On December 30, 2025, City Staff issued a RFP to seeking proposals from qualified firms for administering the loan program.
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Bids and RFPs:
https://www.fostercity.org/rfps
H-D-4-b ADU/JADU
Financial Incentive
Program
Provide or partner with another organization to provide a financial incentive program for single-family homeowners to construct an ADU/JADU that is restricted for lower-income households for 10-15 years, with an additional incentive amount for units subject to a preference for identified categories of special needs people who would benefit from coordinated onsite services, including but not limited to people with developmental disabilities.
Implement program by December 2024
Quantifiable Objectives: 8 income-restricted
ADU units to be financed by 2031
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Starting on May 21, 2024, staff served on the steering committee for the 21 Elements ADU Resource Center to find a center director to launch various support programs for ADUs in San Mateo County, including an affordable ADU program. The committee selected a director in July 2024. The Center, operational since summer 2024, provides reviewed plans and assistance but has not yet launched an affordable ADU incentive program. Staff developed Program Guidelines for an affordable ADU incentive program and on September 3, 2024, the City Council approved Program Guidelines. Staff then applied for funding through HCD’s LHTF NOFA on September 8, 2024. On February 10, 2025, the City received a notice of denial from HCD. The City submitted an appeal on February 18, 2025, and received notice of acceptance of the appeal on March 17, 2025; HCD issued a point score of 80 to the City of Foster City. On July 31, 2025, staff had a telephone conversation with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco to explore opportunities for administering the program. On August 20, 2024, staff emailed and followed up with a telephone call with HEART of San Mateo County to explore opportunities for program administration. In August through December 2025, staff further revised program guidelines to create a feasible program with attractive incentives for homeowners. In September 2025, the City learned that it was not awarded funding through the LHTF NOFA 2024 funding round. On December 23, 2025, staff issued an RFP for program administration, with proposals due February 20, 2026. The proposed program includes no-interest loans of up to $100,000 and deferred payments for eligible homeowners that agree to rent the ADU at low-income rental rates for period of ten years."
Units
Bids and RFPs:
https://www.fostercity.org/rfps
ADU Resource Center:
https://smcadu.org/
H-D-4-c
Adopt preapproved ADU/JADU designs/plans to streamline the review process, facilitate reduced applicant cost and expedited review for ADUs/JADUs. Work with homeowners’ associations to incorporate their input on preapproved designs that are appropriate for their development and encourage them to adopt prototypical designs for ADUs/JADUs. Ensure preapproved designs/plans provide choices and diversity in size to accommodate a variety of household sizes and types.
Implement program by December 2024
Performance Metric(s): Number of
preapproved ADU/JADU designs/plans
adopted
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. On August 5, 2024, City Council approved Resolution 2024-80 adopting the four (4) Green and Livable Accessible Dwelling Unit Resource (GLADUR) Pre- reviewed designs for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) prepared by the Housing Endowment And Regional Trust of San Mateo County (HEART) and finding the pre-reviewed designs within the scope of the environmental impact report (SCH No. 2022010509) prepared for the Foster City Housing and Safety Elements Update.
In addition, pursuant to AB1332, the City established a program for preapproval of ADU designs. Property owners have four options to choose from and can download plans free of charge. A Pre-Reviewed ADU Submittal Checklist is also available on the same dedicated webpage.
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Resolution 2024-80:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=177397&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Pre-reviewed Plans:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/gladur-pre-reviewed-plans
HEART of SMC:
https://www.heartofsmc.org/
H-D-4-c
Adopt preapproved ADU/JADU designs/plans to streamline the review process, facilitate reduced applicant cost and expedited review for ADUs/JADUs. Work with homeowners’ associations to incorporate their input on preapproved designs that are appropriate for their development and encourage them to adopt prototypical designs for ADUs/JADUs. Ensure preapproved designs/plans provide choices and diversity in size to accommodate a variety of household sizes and types.
Implement program by December 2024
Performance Metric(s): Number of
preapproved ADU/JADU designs/plans
adopted
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. On August 5, 2024, City Council approved Resolution 2024-80 adopting the four (4) Green and Livable Accessible Dwelling Unit Resource (GLADUR) Pre- reviewed designs for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) prepared by the Housing Endowment And Regional Trust of San Mateo County (HEART) Other 4
Resolution 2024-80:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=177397&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Pre-reviewed Plans:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/gladur-pre-reviewed-plans
HEART of SMC:
https://www heartofsmc org/
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
86 87
88 89
90 91
92 H-D-4-d Improved
Public Information on
ADUs
Promote information and tools available to facilitate ADU construction and encourage desirable features such as energy conservation and universal design for accessibility. Provide easily accessible information on the City’s website and at the public counter.
Improve website and counter information by
December 2023
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. An ADU page was created on the City's website and in 2025, the webpage was updated to reflect current ADU regulations and to provide a more user -
friendly experience. The Planning Division also added exclusive ADU office hours (Mondays and Thursdays).
Two virtual webinars were held via Zoom on the topic of by-right ADUs on residential, school, and religious/nonprofit sites on November 18, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., and December 2, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Both webinars were advertised via post to individual property owners and on the ADU website.
The GLADUR page continues to be linked on the ADU page.
In addition, Planning staff also created an ADU Handbook on the City's ADU webpage to have a digestible and handy resource for interested community members regarding ADU construction. The Handbook will be published early 2026.
Other 1
Link:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/accessory-dwelling-unit-adu
H-D-4-e Amnesty
Program for Existing
Unapproved ADUs
Develop a program to provide property owners with the opportunity to formally legalize existing unpermitted ADUs of any size. I mplement program by December 2025 6th Cycle Completed
Completed. The ADU Amenesty Program was implemented in 2024 for unpermitted ADUs and information for legalization process was posted on the Community Development website and on the ADU webpage in 2025. The website reflects updates from AB 2533 (effective January 1, 2025) which expands the amnesty program for legalizing unpermitted ADUs and JADUs. To date, no applicant have utilized this program.
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Link:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/unpermitted-adus-and-ab-2533-
applicability
H-D-4-f Objective
Design Standards for
ADUs
Develop and adopt objective design standards for ADUs. Adopt Standards by December 2024 6th Cycle Completed
Completed. On December 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 684 amending Chapter 17.78, Accessory Dwelling Units to include objective design standards for ADUs.
Since January 2025, State law required further updates to ADU regulations and added a new category of state-exempt ADUs. This category, along with other amendments to Chapter 17.78, were presented to Planning Commission on July 17, 2025 and on August 18, 2025, City Council adopted the ordinance. The online Municipal Code was updated to reflect the amendments in October 2025. The ADU webpage was also updated to reflect the latest.
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Link:
FCMC: Chapter 17.78
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/html/FosterCity17/FosterCity
1778.html#17.78
City Council Hearing Agenda:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6669
684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1a&searchid=e67b36ad-8bc9-
4d65-badf-55aaa99ebc92
692:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=192469&repo=r-
0ff32e1a&searchid=dab329da-771a-
4cf8-a6c0-2f9b3e901fbb
694:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=193164&repo=r-
0ff32 1 & hid 002db184 641H-D-4-g Multi-Family
ADUs
The City will develop incentives to encourage multifamily ADUs in accordance with Chapter 17.78 of the Municipal Code and applicable State laws including but not limited to such measures as financial assistance, reduced fees, and/or expedited processing.
The City will conduct outreach to owners of multifamily housing to explore opportunities to convert underutilized spaces including carports, garages, laundry rooms, etc.
Develop incentive program by December
2024;
6th Cycle Completed
City staff regularaly reviews multifamily development pursuant to Chapter 17.78 in the Municipal Code and makes updates with the intent of increasing units and expediting the approval process.
Other 1
Link:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/accessory-dwelling-unit-adu
H-D-4-g Multi-Family
ADUs
The City will develop incentives to encourage multifamily ADUs in accordance with Chapter 17.78 of the Municipal Code and applicable State laws including but not limited to such measures as financial assistance, reduced fees, and/or expedited processing.
The City will conduct outreach to owners of multifamily housing to explore opportunities to convert underutilized spaces including carports, garages, laundry rooms, etc.
Conduct outreach to at least two properties
per year.
6th Cycle Completed
On October 17, 2025, Planning staff mailed out a
letter with ADU information, appointment scheduler, and webinar dates to all multifamily property owners. The webinars were advertised as Zoom webinars for an overview of ADU opportunities on multifamily properties and question-and-answer segment following the presentation. The first webinar was held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., and second webinar was held on December 2, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Meetings 2
ADU Webinars:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/accessory-dwelling-unit-adu
H-D-4-g Multi-Family
ADUs
The City will develop incentives to encourage multifamily ADUs in accordance with Chapter 17.78 of the Municipal Code and applicable State laws including but not limited to such measures as financial assistance, reduced fees, and/or expedited processing.
The City will conduct outreach to owners of multifamily housing to explore opportunities to convert underutilized spaces including carports, garages, laundry rooms, etc.
Quantified Objective: 70 multi-family ADUs by
2031
6th Cycle Continuous
Since 2023, two (2) multifamily ADUs have been finaled.
Units 2
Refer to Table A2 of 2025 APR.
H-D-4-h ADU
Monitoring
The City shall track new ADUs (at single-family and multifamily sites) and collect information on the use and affordability of these units in each Annual Progress Report. Biannually through the projection period (beginning in 2025), if determined that at least 50% units are not meeting a lower-income housing need, the City shall adopt additional incentives to facilitate ADUs. Examples of incentives include:
- Fee waivers and reductions
- Annual exploration and pursuit of funding related to ADUs - Increased financial incentives in addition to incentives in H-D-4-b - Increased promotion of ADU resources in addition to promotion in H-D-4-d - Priority processing and over the counter technical assistance Annual monitoring by April 1 as part of Annual
Progress Report; determination biannually
beginning in 2025
6th Cycle Continuous
The City provide an ADU survey to applicant upon ADU building permit submittal to obtain information about rental level. In 2025, staff received three (3) separate inquiries from property management for multi-family developments ADUs/JADUs potential.
On October 29, 2025, City staff met with representatives of Beach Cove Apartments to review proposal to convert existing carports and laundry rooms into ADUs (total of 32-34). On November 5, 2025, Staff met with representatives from 700 Bounty Drive for multi-family ADUs (total of 36 units) review and request. Lastly, on December 17, 2025, staff met with Schooner Bay representatives for multifamily ADUs (total of –16 units) review and request. Subsequent to each meeting, staff provide formal written guidance to identify submittal requirements, response to specific questions from each representatives, and provide resources for next path forward.
These future applications will be asked to fill out rental level survey to continue City’s efforts in monitoring progress to increasing units at various income levels.
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ADU survey:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46986/adu_survey.pdf
Refer to 2025 APR Supporting
document package here:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/chapter-4-housing-element
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
93 94
95 96
97 98
99 100
101
H-D-4-h ADU
Monitoring
The City shall track new ADUs (at single-family and multifamily sites) and collect information on the use and affordability of these units in each Annual Progress Report. Biannually through the projection period (beginning in 2025), if determined that at least 50% units are not meeting a lower-income housing need, the City shall adopt additional incentives to facilitate ADUs. Examples of incentives include:
- Fee waivers and reductions
- Annual exploration and pursuit of funding related to ADUs - Increased financial incentives in addition to incentives in H-D-4-b - Increased promotion of ADU resources in addition to promotion in H-D-4-d - Priority processing and over the counter technical assistance Annual monitoring by April 1 as part of Annual
Progress Report; determination biannually
beginning in 2025
6th Cycle In Progress
Biannual review is in progress. City to implement incentives as needed.
Other
Refer to Table A and A2 in APR, by
year.
Link:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/foster-city-affordable-adu-loan-
program
H-D-4-i Provide New
Housing Choices and
Affordability in High
Opportunity Areas
through Additional
ADUs in R-1 Zoned
Areas.
The City will amend Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units to allow up to three ADUs per single-family lot. As ADUs are naturally more affordable by design given their size, this program will help affirmatively further fair housing by helping to provide new housing choices and affordability in high opportunity areas of the City that are largely unaffordable to many people.
Amend Chapter 17.78 by December 2023
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. On October 2023, City Council adopted Ordinance 669, amending Chapter 17.78 to allow up to three ADUs per single-family lot. Planning staff has continued to update the Zoning Ordinance and associated online webpages to reflect the latest provisions under State law for ADUs on single-family (R-1) properties. Other 1 Ordinance 669:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=174077&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-4-j ADUs and
JADUs in Religious and
Institutional Uses and
School Sites.
Amend zoning regulations allowing religious and institutional uses and school sites to construct up to four (4) ADUs and JADUs on-site when an affordable housing development may not be feasible and conduct an outreach and education campaign to subject property owners.
Amend zoning regulations by December 2024
6th Cycle Completed
Ongoing. On December 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 684 amending Chapter 17.78, Accessory Dwelling Units to allow religious and institutional uses and school sites to construct up to four (4) ADUs and JADUs on-site.
On October 17, 2025, Planning staff mailed out a letter with ADU information, appointment scheduler, and webinar dates to all religious/school site property owners. The webinars were advertised as Zoom webinars for an overview of ADU opportunities on religious/school/non-profit properties and question-and-answer segment following the presentation. The first webinar was held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., and second webinar was held on December 2, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Planning Division also added exclusive ADU office hours, accessible directly from ADU webpage, on Mondays and Thursdays from October 17, 2025 (options for virtual or in-person) through December 18, 2025.
Other 1
Ordinance No. 684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
ADU webinars:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/accessory-dwelling-unit-adu
H-D-4-j ADUs and
JADUs in Religious and
Institutional Uses and
School Sites.
Amend zoning regulations allowing religious and institutional uses and school sites to construct up to four (4) ADUs and JADUs on-site when an affordable housing development may not be feasible and conduct an outreach and education campaign to subject property owners.
Conduct outreach to at least two properties
per year.
6th Cycle Completed
On October 17, 2025, Planning staff mailed out a letter with ADU information, appointment scheduler, and webinar dates to all religious/school site property owners.
The webinars were advertised as Zoom webinars for an overview of ADU opportunities on religious/school/non-profit properties and question-and-answer segment following the presentation. The first webinar was held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., and second webinar was held on December 2, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Meetings 2
ADU webinars and webpage:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/accessory-dwelling-unit-adu
H-D-5-a School Sites Pursue opportunities with the public school district and private schools, including but not limited to Gene ral Plan and PF zoning amendments, to incorporate on-site residential uses for faculty and staff along with educational facilities to increase the supply of school employee housing.
Adopt General Plan and PF zoning
amendments and meet with San Mateo-
Foster City School District and at least one
private school by December 2024; 6th Cycle Completed
On April 1, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 676 amending the Foster City Zoning map to change the zoning designation at Beach Park Elementary School (APN 094-473-030) from C-1/PD Neighborhood Business/Planned Development District to PF Public Facilities District and finding the amendment within the scope of the Environmental Impact Report prepared for the new elementary School in FOSTER CITY project and certified by the San Mateo-Foster City School District – RZ2024-0002.
Other 1
Ordinance No. 676:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=176559&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-5-a School Sites Pursue opportunities with the public school district and private schools, including but not limited to Gene ral Plan and PF zoning amendments, to incorporate on-site residential uses for faculty and staff along with educational facilities to increase the supply of school employee housing.
Coordinate with the school district to
implement and promote development of
housing in conformance with AB 2295 by
December 2024;
6th Cycle Completed
The City sent a letter to all schools in the district and no request for meetings from representative of the schools. No request was received.
Meetings 1
ADU webinars and webpage:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/accessory-dwelling-unit-adu
Refer to 2025 APR Supporting
document package here:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/chapter-4-housing-element
H-D-5-a School Sites Pursue opportunities with the public school district and private schools, including but not limited to Gene ral Plan and PF zoning amendments, to incorporate on-site residential uses for faculty and staff along with educational facilities to increase the supply of school employee housing.
A minimum of two meetings held with public
school districts and private schools by
December 2027.
6th Cycle Completed
Ongoing. On October 17, 2025, the City sent a letter to school sites informing them about opportunities to add housing units to their properties. These opportunities include Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Junior ADUs (JADUs), and housing developments in compliance with Government Code Section 65913.16 (Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education Lands Act of 2023) or Section 65914.7 (Housing Development Approvals).
In the same letter, school sites also received information regarding planned webinars. The first webinar was held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., and second webinar was held on December 2, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Meetings 2
ADU webinars and webpage:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/accessory-dwelling-unit-adu
H-D-5-b Religious and
Nonprofit-Owned Sites
Pursue opportunities for provision of housing on sites owned by religious or non-profit organizations, including the special parking provisions of California Government Code Section 65913.6. Collaborate with religious and non-profit officials on amendments to zoning regulations.
Amend zoning regulations by December
2024; 6th Cycle Completed
On April 1, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 677 amending Chapter 17.32 P Other 1
Ordinance No. 677:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=176528&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-5-b Religious and
Nonprofit-Owned Sites
Pursue opportunities for provision of housing on sites owned by religious or non-profit organizations, including the special parking provisions of California Government Code Section 65913.6. Collaborate with religious and non-profit officials on amendments to zoning regulations.
A minimum of two meetings held with owners
of religious and nonprofitowned sites to
implement and promote development of
housing in conformance with SB 4 by
December 2027.
6th Cycle Completed
On September 16, 2025, Planning staff mailed notifications/reminders to all religious property sites for the Sacred Land, Shared Futures event that was held on Wednesday October 8, 2025 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church located at 728 W. Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.
On October 17, 2025, the City sent a letter to religious institutions and non-profit property owners to inform them about opportunities to develop housing on their sites.
These opportunities include Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Junior ADUs (JADUs), and housing projects in accordance with Government Code Section 65913.16 (Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education Lands Act of 2023) and Section 65914.7 (Housing Development Approvals).
Meetings 2
https://multifaithpeace.org/event/sacre
d-land-shared-futures-event/
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
102
103
104
105
106
107
H-D-6-a Minimize
Governmental
Constraints
The City will review the entire development process and remove any governmental and regulatory constraints to the production of affordable housing, including streamlining the preliminary review process and to allow more types of projects to be approved at the staff level. The City will: 1) engage with affordable housing developers to identify governmental constraints, 2) continue to evaluate and improve the streamlined processing system to facilitate residential development, and 3) streamline 100% affordable housing with a priority staff-level planning entitlement process.
Engage with affordable housing developers
by December 2024,
6th Cycle Completed
Ongoing. Planning staff published checklists and application forms for streamlined development under SB 423, AB 2142, and SB 4 on December 13, 2024, and October 13, 2025.
On December 15, 2025, the City Council approved an Ordinance amending Section
17.58.040 of FCMC adding language that one hundred percent affordable housing project, or other affordability requirement as specified by applicable State Law, which requires ministerial review and complies with the objective design and development standards included in Title 17, shall be ministerially reviewed pursuant to administrative architectural review.
On June 26, 2024, staff held a roundtable discussion with 11 nonprofit and market rate developers to discuss opportunities for development. The event was advertised on the City’s website, emailed to market rate and nonprofit developers, and promoted in the City’s e-newsletter (flyers and slides available in Supporting Documents reference). The City will hold another event in 2026.
On May 05, 2025, staff participated in the joint San Mateo County and Santa Clara County Affordable Housing Developer Forum aimed at understanding barriers/challenges to nonprofit affordable housing development, local development opportunities and incentives, and building meaningful relationships between local housing staff and developers.”
Other 1
AB 2162:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46964/foster_city_ab_2
162_checklist.pdf
SB 4:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46986/sb_4_application
.pdf
SB 423:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46986/sb_423_supplem
ental_application.pdf
December 15, 2025 City Council
Hearing:
https://fostercity.primegov.com/Portal/
Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6717
Refer to 2025 APR Supporting
document package here:
htt // f t it / d /H-D-6-a Minimize
Governmental
Constraints
The City will review the entire development process and remove any governmental and regulatory constraints to the production of affordable housing, including streamlining the preliminary review process and to allow more types of projects to be approved at the staff level. The City will: 1) engage with affordable housing developers to identify governmental constraints, 2) continue to evaluate and improve the streamlined processing system to facilitate residential development, and 3) streamline 100% affordable housing with a priority staff-level planning entitlement process.
amend zoning code to streamline processing
system by December 2025; repeat in 2028
6th Cycle Completed
The new Multi-Family Objective Design and Development Standards were adopted by Ordinances 673 and 674 in January 2024.
The new Objective Design and Development Standards will be added as a new chapter in the FCMC (Zoning Ordinance) - Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two- Family Objective Design and Development Standards and sections of Chapter 17.58 will be updated to further the City's goal of streamlining the preliminary review process and to allow more types of projects to be approved at the staff level. This item was approved by City Council on December 15, 2025. The second reading was January 20, 2026. In mid-February 2026 and the ODDS will be formally effective. See Ordinances 698 and 699.
Planning staff will continue to improve processes in 2026 and regenerate discussion with affordable housing developers and partners in 2028, as scheduled. Other 1 Ordinance 673:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=176560&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 674:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=176561&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 698:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=197360&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 699:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=197361&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
FCMC:
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/?FosterCity17/FosterCity17.
html
Link:
December 15, 2025 City Council
dH-D-6-b Minimize
Zoning Constraints
Evaluate zoning regulations that discourage the development of diverse housing types, including smaller, more affordable units and two- and three-bedroom units suitable for families and children. Amend City codes, including rescinding minimum floor areas in Chapter 17.56, provide that manufactured homes are permitted in single-family districts, and other amendments to encourage diverse housing types.
Rescinded minimum floor areas in Chapter
17.56 and provided for manufactured homes
by January 2023 (see Appendix H); 6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Ordinance 660 rescinded Chapter 17.56 (Floor Area Standards) on January 9, 2023 by City Council action. Other 1
Ordinance No. 660:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=167208&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-6-b Minimize
Zoning Constraints
Evaluate zoning regulations that discourage the development of diverse housing types, including smaller, more affordable units and two- and three-bedroom units suitable for families and children. Amend City codes, including rescinding minimum floor areas in Chapter 17.56, provide that manufactured homes are permitted in single-family districts, and other amendments to encourage diverse housing types. amend zoning regulations to further
encourage diverse housing types by
December 2024
6th Cycle Completed
On January 19, 2023, Ordinance No. 657 was approved by City Council, which among other amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, permits a manufactured home in the R-1 Zoning District.
City Council adopted Ordinance No. 684 on December 2, 2024 to allow Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units, low-barrier navigation centers and supportive housing in one or more districts, including RT Townhouse Residence District, R-3 Medium Density Multiple Family Residence District, R-4 High Density Multiple-Family Residence District, and PF Public Facilities District.
All of these amendments to the Zoning Ordinance further the City's goal of encouraging more diverse housing types.
Other 1
Ordinance 657:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=167209&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance No. 684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-6-c Amend Parking
Requirements
Amend parking requirements for multi-family housing as necessary, including but not limited to setting a maximum of two stalls per unit and reducing guest parking requirements by 50%, to allow General Plan densities and to reduce housing costs and provide appropriate parking requirements for elderly, developmentally disabled, or other special needs populations.
Report with recommendations to Planning
Commission and City Council by December
2024
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Parking requirements were amended in January 2024 by Ordinance 674 to reduce guest parking by 50%. On December 2, 2024, The City Council adopted Ordinance 684 amending Chapter 17.62 to provide appropriate parking requirements for special needs populations.
Other 1
Ordinance 674:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=176561&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-6-d Development
Impact Fee Waivers
Provide a 75% reduction in development impact fees for very low and low income units, provided that at least 20% of the units in the project are designated as affordable, and a 100% fee reduction for very low and low income units if at least 25% of the units in the project are designated as affordable pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-75 adopted on June 20, 2022.
Ongoing as applications are submitted
6th Cycle Completed
Ongoing. Resolution No. 2022-75 was adopted by City Council on June 20, 2022 and is applied as development applications are received. The Resolution provides a 75% reduction in impact fees for very low and low income affordable units, provided that at least 20% of units in the project are designated affordable, and a 100% fee reduction for very low and low income units if at least 25% of the units in the project are designated affordable. This is still in effect and will be applied to eligible projects. No projects were eligible in 2025.
Other 1
Resolution No. 2022-75:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/44006/resolution_no._2
022-75.pdf
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
H-D-6-d Development
Impact Fee Waivers
Provide a 75% reduction in development impact fees for very low and low income units, provided that at least 20% of the units in the project are designated as affordable, and a 100% fee reduction for very low and low income units if at least 25% of the units in the project are designated as affordable pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-75 adopted on June 20, 2022.
Ongoing as applications are submitted
6th Cycle Continuous
Provision is still in effect and will be applied to eligible projects. No projects were eligible in 2025.
Other 1
Chapter 17.90:
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/?FosterCity17/FosterCity17.
html
Resolution No. 2022-75:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/44006/resolution_no._2
022-75 pdf
H-D-6-e Multi-Family
Objective Design
Standards
Amend the Zoning regulations, including but not limited to R-3 and R-4, to include objective design standards and objective approval findings for new and redeveloped multi-family or mixed-use developments to address building design as well as provision of open space and recreational amenities, including amendments to reduce lot size, increase building coverage, revise setbacks, decrease open green area and other requirements to ensure the densities allowed by the General Plan can be achieved in compliance with the Housing Accountability Act.
Adopt objective design standards and amend
zoning regulations by December 2023
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Zoning amendments were completed in January 2024 by Ordinances 673 - New Chapter 17.96 Multi-Family and Residential Mized Use Objective Deisgn and Development Stanadrads, and 674, amendments to other Municipal Code Chapters.
Other 1
Ordinance 673:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=176560&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ordinance 674:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=176561&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-D-6-f SB9 Objective
Design Standards
Amend the Zoning and Subdivision regulations to include objective design standards in compliance with SB9 to allow additional housing units on single-family parcels.
Amend zoning regulations by December 2024
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. On November 4, 2024, the City Council adopted an Ordinance 683 amending Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code, adding a new Chapter
17.79 Two-Unit Developments and Urban Lot Splits, in accordance with California Senate Bill (SB) 9.
Other 1
Ordinance No. 683:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178056&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Chapter 17.79 Two-Unit
Developments and Urban Lot Splits:
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/?FosterCity17/FosterCity17.
html
SB 9 Checklists:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/california-senate-bill-sb-9
H-D-6-g Employee
Housing Act
Implement Zoning regulations amended in January 2023 for consistency with the Employee Housing Act Ongoing 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The City does not own or operate any employee housing; however, the City does own a multifamily development of 22 units, which includes 14 below market rate units and 8 workforce housing units. The workforce housing units are managed by HIP Housing Affordable Ventures and has a preference hierarchy for first responders, city employees, class room teachers, and those who live or work in Foster City. A full list of preferences for the City's owned units can be found on the website:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/page/affordable-housing-preferences Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/affordable-housing-preferences
H-E-1-a Existing Unit
Purchase Program-
Opportunities for
Supportive Housing
Implement the tenant preferences adopted on January 9, 2023 (Resolution No. 2023-3) for the Existing Unit Purchase Program (City- owned units) so that when vacancies occur, housing providers have an opportunity to propose renting the unit to provide supportive housing for people with disabilities and if no acceptable proposals are received, then continue to maintain the existing units owned by the City as rentals for large very low- and low-income families.
As vacancies occur
Quantified Objectives: One (1) unit converted
to supportive housing by 2031 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Preferences remain in effect, including preference 1a for supportive housing. One unit will be vacant in January 2026. Staff will take a supportive housing transition plan to the City Council for approval in February 2026. Staff will rehabilitate the unit and issue an RFP for supportive housing in 2026. Units Resolution No. 2023-3:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=167184&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-E-1-b New Units for
City-Owned Affordable
Housing Program
If funds are available, purchase existing older single-family or duplex units or other units to provide affordable rental housing for larger families dispersed throughout the community, targeting units that need rehabilitation and thereby improving the neighborhood(s) in which they are located.
As funds are available
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The City continues to look for opportunitiesto purchase units. In 2025, the City did not make any real estate acquisitions of single-family or duplex units. Units None
H-E-1-c First-Time
Homebuyer Program
Continue to monitor the three remaining First Time Homebuyer loans for compliance with their requirements, including owner-occupancy.
Deposit any payoffs into the City’s Affordable Housing Fund. Continue to promote the HEART First-Time Homebuyer Loan program.
Continue to implement program at least
quarterly on the City’s website, social media,
and/or other means.
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. City staff continues to refer those looking for affordable for-sale homes to HEART's first time homebuyer program and to monitor remaining first-time homebu
yer loans issued by the City of Foster City.
Other 1
Home Ownership Program:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
a
ge/home-ownership-program
H-E-2-a Inclusionary
20% Requirement
Implement the City’s 20% inclusionary requirement as contained in Chapter 17.90. Continue to implement program 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Staff revised Chapter 17.90 in 2023 with Ordinance 671. The program will be implemented as applicable.
Other 1
Ordinance 671:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=175006&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Chapter 17.90:
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/html/FosterCity17/FosterCity
1790 html#17 90
H-E-2-b Affordable
Housing Overlay
Inclusionary 15%
Requirement Including
Extremely Low-Income
Implement the City’s Affordable Housing Overlay 15% inclusionary requirement which includes a requirement for extremely low-income rental units, as contained in Chapter 17.92.
Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The City’s Affordable Housing Overlay is applied (as applicable) as development applications are received.
Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/28071/3_ahoz_factshe
et_webpage.pdf
H-E-3-a Density Bonus
for Affordable Housing
Projects Consistent
with State Density
Bonus Law
The City will offer density bonuses consistent with the State Density Bonus Law and Chapter 17.86. The City will update its regulations as necessary to comply with State law.
Amend City regulations by December 2023 if
necessary to conform to State law
6th Cycle Completed
Staff revised Chapter 17.86 in 2023 with Ordinance 670. A Density Bonus Fact Sheet was published to the City's Community Development website on March 22, 2021. Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/28101/6_density_bonus
_factsheet_webpage.pdf
H-E-3-b Financing and
Subsidy Programs
Create a dedicated webpage to be updated quarterly with links to resources for federal, state and local funding sources that offer subsidies for affordable housing.
Create webpage by December 2023; update
quarterly 6th Cycle Completed
The webpage was created in 2023 and is reviewed quarterly and updated as needed.
Other 1 https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
a
ge/funding-resources-housing
H-E-3-b Financing and
Subsidy Programs
Create a dedicated webpage to be updated quarterly with links to resources for federal, state and local funding sources that offer subsidies for affordable housing.
Create webpage by December 2023; update
quarterly 6th Cycle Continuous
The webpage for financing and subsidy programs is updated quarterly. The last review occurred on December 3, 2025. Other 1
Link:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/affordable-housing-open-waitlists
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
H-E-3-c Cooperative
Ventures
Encourage cooperative and joint ventures between owners, developers, non-profit groups, and/or the City in the provision of BMR housing through targeted outreach methods.
Biannual with first outreach meeting by June
2024
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. On June 26, 2024, staff held a roundtable discussion with 11 nonprofit and market rate developers to discuss opportunities for development. The event was advertised on the City’s website, emailed to market rate and nonprofit developers, and promoted in the City’s e-newsletter. (See attach flyer and slides in 2025 APR Supporting document). The City will hold another event in 2026.
On May 5, 2025, Staff participated in the joint San Mateo County and Santa Clara County Affordable Housing Developer Forum aimed at understanding barriers/challenges to nonprofit affordable housing development, local development opportunities and incentives, and building meaningful relationships between local housing staff and developers.
Meetings 1
Refer to 2025 APR Supporting
document package here:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/chapter-4-housing-element
H-E-4-a Maintain
Existing Owner-
Occupied BMR Units
Monitor the agreements for the ownership BMR units to ensure the continued affordability of these units for the terms of their agreements.
Annual Monitoring to be reported in General
Plan Annual Report
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Following the 2025 annual review, seven owner-occupied BMR units were flagged for expiration; BMR units expire in November 2026. Staff sent letters in 2025 to confirm that units remain owner-occupied and to ensure that homeowners are aware of the expiring deed restriction in 2026.
Other 1
Refer to 2025 APR Supporting
document package here:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/chapter-4-housing-element
H-E-5-a New
Agreements for
Affordability of Existing
Rental Units
If a source of funding can be identified, work with owners of existing market rate rental units to include affordability agreements. Monitor availability of County, State, and Federal funding opportunities annually.
Meet with at least one market rate rental
owner each year to identify interest; pursue
grant funding opportunities annually and
report in General Plan Annual Report
6th Cycle Completed
On August 18, 2025, Staff met with owners of Fosters Landing - a market-rate rental - twice to explore opportunities for additional development on the site.
Meetings 1
None
H-E-5-a New
Agreements for
Affordability of Existing
Rental Units
If a source of funding can be identified, work with owners of existing market rate rental units to include affordability agreements. Monitor availability of County, State, and Federal funding opportunities annually.
Meet with at least one market rate rental
owner each year to identify interest; pursue
grant funding opportunities annually and
report in General Plan Annual Report
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Staff will be issuing a NOFA in early 2026 for multifamily residential developers. Eligible projects will include new development, redevelopment and/or expansion of existing developments, and affordable housing preservation/rehabilitation.
Other 1
None
H-E-6-a Home Sharing
Program
Continue to fund the HIP Housing Home Sharing Program. Work with similar non-profits to expand the existing outreach for the Homeshare Program for both rental and ownership housing, including outreach to extremely low- and very low-income persons.
Continue to implement program
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Staff meets with HIP Housing at least twice a year and promotes HIP's home sharing program in printed material, on the website, via email to members of the public, and on the City's social media platforms and e-newsletter. Meetings took place February 10, 2025, March 25, 2025, and July 29, 2025.
Other 1
Shared Housing Programs:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/shared-housing-programs
H-E-7-a Housing
Provisions in
Development
Agreements
Include provisions to add to the housing supply in new or extended development agreements whenever legally possible for commercial development.
Ongoing as development agreements are
considered 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing as developmental agreements are considered.
Other 1
None
H-E-8-a BMR Eligiblity
Guidelines
Implement BMR selection guidelines based on the BMR Eligibility Priorities in Policy H-E-8, including City Resolution 2000-123 and as amended that give priority to people who are at risk of displacement due to expiring covenants, who live and work in the community, teachers and local government and public safety employees.
Ongoing
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The preference category 1a remains in effect for Foster City BMR units.
Preferences can be found here: https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/page/affordable- housing-preferences. While no deed restrictions are expiring in the next five years, the City's subsidy to one BMR property will expire in 2028. The City is currently working with the property owner to provide notice to all affected tenants at least one year in advance and provide resources for support as the property owner may increase rents following the expiration of the subsidy.
Other 1
Affordable Housing Preferences:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/affordable-housing-preferences
H-E-9-a Family-Friendly
Housing
Promote housing designs and unit mix to attract multigenerational households by encouraging developers to include housing features and more bedrooms (including three-bedroom units), as well as other on-site amenities, such as usable outdoor open space for multigenerational use, and multipurpose rooms that can be used for after-school homework clubs, computers, arts, or other resident activities. To address potential displacement of households with three or more persons, the City will research options to expand regulatory incentives to encourage the development of larger units.
Report to City Council by December 2024
6th Cycle Completed
The City has taken steps to encourage diverse housing types and sizes, including rescinding Chapter 17.56 Minimum Floor Areas in January 2023 via Ordinance 660.
On November 18, 2024, staff included discussion on Family-friendly housing in a staff report. Programs promoting ADUs and JADUs support small housing units which is also a way to support multi-generational housing. In addition, although not an amendment to the Municipal Code, when the City issues notices of funding availability for new rental housing development financial assistance, the Community Development Department will include provisions to encourage units of three or more bedrooms and other family-friendly features such as play areas, day care facilities, etc.
Other 1
Link:
https://fostercity.new.swagit.com/vide
os/320647
Minutes available in 2025 APR
Supporting document package here:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/chapter-4-housing-element
H-E-9-a Family-Friendly
Housing
Promote housing designs and unit mix to attract multigenerational households by encouraging developers to include housing features and more bedrooms (including three-bedroom units), as well as other on-site amenities, such as usable outdoor open space for multigenerational use, and multipurpose rooms that can be used for after-school homework clubs, computers, arts, or other resident activities. To address potential displacement of households with three or more persons, the City will research options to expand regulatory incentives to encourage the development of larger units.
Performance Metric(s): Facilitate ten (10)
rental units of 3 or more bedrooms by 2031
6th Cycle In Progress
The City has taken steps to encourage diverse housing types and sizes, including rescinding Chapter 17.56 Minimum Floor Areas in January 2023. Programs promoting ADUs and JADUs support small housing units which is also a way to support multi-generational housing. In addition, although not an amendment to the Municipal Code, when the City issues notices of funding availability for new rental housing development financial assistance, the Community Development Department will include provisions to encourage units of three or more bedrooms and other family- friendly features such as play areas, day care facilities, etc.
Units
Ordinance No. 660:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Bro
wse.aspx?id=167205&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-E-9-b Small Housing
Units
Amend the Zoning regulations to specifically allow housing targeted for extremely low-income households, including single room occupancy (SROs) and group homes for these income groups in the CM/PD, C2, and PF zoning districts.
Amend zoning regulations by December
2024; conduct outreach at least annually with
news articles and through roundtable
meetings. Performance Metric(s): Facilitate
ten (10) rental units with less than 500 square
feet by 2031 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. On December 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 684 amending Title 17 Zoning to add single-room occupancy SROs as a permitted use in CM Commercial Mix, C-2 General Business, and PF Public Facilities zoning districts, and amended Sections 17.26.020, 17.28.030, and 17.33,020. SROs, typically 200-350 square feet, offer affordable housing options (inlcluding ELI units) for individuals, including those transitioning from homelessness. In addition, the City conducted two outreach meetings to schools and faith land property owners to encourage development of low-income/extremeley low-income units. The City also published information about small units in the City's newsletter in fall 2025.
Units
Ordinance 684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Chapter 17.28 C-M Commercial Mix
DIstrict:
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/F
osterCity/html/FosterCity17/FosterCity
1728.html#17.28.030
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
H-E-10-a Improve
Housing Mobility and
Increase Missing
Middle Housing
Choices
Improve Housing Mobility and Increase Missing Middle Housing Choices. The City will implement a suite of programs targeted to include more housing choices with the goal of expanding housing opportunities affordable to extremely low, very low, low and moderate income households as well as missing middle housing (duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes). Actions and strategies include:
Accessory Dwelling Units: Ten programs under H-D-4 Accessory Dwelling Units will be utilized to encourage and promote accessory dwelling units, including promotion and public information, financial incentives, preapproved designs, amnesty, objective design standards, allow up to three ADUs per single-family lot, and monitoring with a total target of four new ADUs or JADUs on single-family properties per year; 70 multifamily ADUs; 12 ADUs in religious and institutional uses; and 12 ADUs in school sites. See Programs H-D-4- a through H-D-4-i.
Home Sharing Program: The City will encourage and facilitate house sharing through the HIP Housing Home Sharing Program with a goal of at least five new matches annually. See Program H-E-6-a.
Institution-Owned Sites. The City will pursue opportunities for provision of housing on sites owned by religious or non-profit organizations and schools. See Programs H-D-5-a and H-D-5-b.
Supportive Housing. The City will implement the tenant preferences adopted in January 2023 for the Existing Unit Purchase Program so that
when vacancies occur, housing providers have an opportunity to rent the properties to provide supportive housing with the goal of one unit
converted to supportive housing by 2031. See Program H-E-1-a.
Lower Income Homeowner Rehabilitation. The City will encourage rehabilitation of housing for lower income homeowners through a rehabilitation loan program with a goal of 18 new loans by 2031, half of which are very low income and half of which are low income. See Program H-B-2-a.
R t l H i A i t I f ti Th Cit ill th f t l i t h S ti 8 H i Adopt amendments to municipal code to allow
up to three (3) ADUs per single family lot by
December 2023. Annually review overall
progress and effectiveness in April and
provide information in annual report to HCD.
6th Cycle Completed
The City has utilized a group of actions to improve housing mobility and promote housing choices and affordability in Foster City. The actions were aimed at including more housing choice with the goal of expanding housing opportunities affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income households. Allowing additional ADUs in various zoning districts promotes housing choices and affordability throughout Foster City. The City undertook the following actions:
- On December 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 684 amending Chapter
17.78, Accessory Dwelling Units to allow religious and institutional uses and school sites to construct up to four (4) ADUs and JADUs on-site. - Conducted extensive outreach and education campaigns to property owners of multi-family, religious and school sites (see program H-D-4) - On September 15, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Home Rehabilitation Program. Subsequently, the Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco was approved by City Council on December 15, 2025. The program will offer rehab loans to lower income homeowners, up to $75K. - Home sharing - Staff met with HIP Housing on February 10, 2025, March 25, 2025, and July 29, 2025 to explore opportunities to promote the Home Sharing program and to discuss opportunities to increase matches for special needs. Information was included in social media and the City's newsletter in 2025.
Other 1
See Table D APR 2025 in each
respective program.
H-E-10-a Improve
Housing Mobility and
Increase Missing
Middle Housing
Choices
Improve Housing Mobility and Increase Missing Middle Housing Choices. The City will implement a suite of programs targeted to include more housing choices with the goal of expanding housing opportunities affordable to extremely low, very low, low and moderate income households as well as missing middle housing (duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes). Actions and strategies include:
Accessory Dwelling Units: Ten programs under H-D-4 Accessory Dwelling Units will be utilized to encourage and promote accessory dwelling units, including promotion and public information, financial incentives, preapproved designs, amnesty, objective design standards, allow up to three ADUs per single-family lot, and monitoring with a total target of four new ADUs or JADUs on single-family properties per year; 70 multifamily ADUs; 12 ADUs in religious and institutional uses; and 12 ADUs in school sites. See Programs H-D-4- a through H-D-4-i.
Home Sharing Program: The City will encourage and facilitate house sharing through the HIP Housing Home Sharing Program with a goal of at least five new matches annually. See Program H-E-6-a.
Institution-Owned Sites. The City will pursue opportunities for provision of housing on sites owned by religious or non-profit organizations and schools. See Programs H-D-5-a and H-D-5-b.
Supportive Housing. The City will implement the tenant preferences adopted in January 2023 for the Existing Unit Purchase Program so that
when vacancies occur, housing providers have an opportunity to rent the properties to provide supportive housing with the goal of one unit
converted to supportive housing by 2031. See Program H-E-1-a.
Lower Income Homeowner Rehabilitation. The City will encourage rehabilitation of housing for lower income homeowners through a rehabilitation loan program with a goal of 18 new loans by 2031, half of which are very low income and half of which are low income. See Program H-B-2-a.
Rental Housing Assistance Information. The City will encourage the use of rental assistance programs such as Section 8, Housing Vouchers and other available rental programs through providing information and proactive public outreach with a goal to increase the number of voucher holders by two per year, half of which would be in single-family areas. See Program H-C-4-a.
Amend Zoning Regulations to Facilitate Missing Middle Housing. As part of the adoption of objective design and development standards, amend zoning regulations for R-2, R-T, R-3, and R-4 to facilitate additional housing development by adjustments to minimum lot sizes, lot idth tb k ki d th i t S P H D 6
If, at the mid-cycle review in 2027, the City is
not on track to meet its 97 unit goal for the 8-
year RHNA cycle, then the City will make
necessary zoning text or map amendments or
other land use documents to facilitate a
variety of housing choices, including but not
limited to, strategies that encourage missing
middle housing, lot splits/additional housing
units, adaptive reuse, and facilitating
additional ADUs and/or JAUDs within six
months if sufficient progress toward this
quantified objective is not being met.
6th Cycle Not Yet Started
Mid-cycle review has not started yet. However, City is continuing to monitor the progress of unit production within the City, including income level of proposed ADUs within the City.
Other
None
H-F-1-a Facilities and
Services for Special
Needs
Support housing that incorporates facilities and services to meet the health care, transit or social service needs of households with special needs, including seniors, extremely low-income households and persons, farmworkers, people with developmental disabilities, and persons with disabilities through an expedited permit review process.
Proactively contact non-profit service providers and developers for persons with disabilities and other special needs groups on annual basis to inquire about their needs and notify them about funding opportunities, as they become available.
Establish expedited permit review process by
December 2023.
6th Cycle Completed
The Supportive Housing Permit procedures were established in 2024. The AB 2162/Supportive Housing Checklist remains on the Housing webpage for affordable developments looking for expedited ministerial approval. In 2025, no AB 2162 project applications were submitted. Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46964/foster_city_ab_2
162_checklist.pdf
H-F-1-a Facilities and
Services for Special
Needs
Support housing that incorporates facilities and services to meet the health care, transit or social service needs of households with special needs, including seniors, extremely low-income households and persons, farmworkers, people with developmental disabilities, and persons with disabilities through an expedited permit review process.
Proactively contact non-profit service providers and developers for persons with disabilities and other special needs groups on annual basis to inquire about their needs and notify them about funding opportunities, as they become available.
Establish expedited permit review process
and begin annual proactive outreach by
December 2023.
6th Cycle Completed
As part of the annual outreach, Staff held calls with Housing Choices and the County Department of Aging and Adult Services in 2025 to discuss supportive housing services. Staff will issue an RFP for supportive housing and special needs service providers in 2026. Other 1
None
H-F-1-a Facilities and
Services for Special
Needs
Support housing that incorporates facilities and services to meet the health care, transit or social service needs of households with special needs, including seniors, extremely low-income households and persons, farmworkers, people with developmental disabilities, and persons with disabilities through an expedited permit review process.
Proactively contact non-profit service providers and developers for persons with disabilities and other special needs groups on annual basis to inquire about their needs and notify them about funding opportunities, as they become available.
Establish expedited permit review process
and begin annual proactive outreach by
December 2023.
6th Cycle Continuous
Regarding proactively contacting non-profit service provides and developers -- As part of the annual outreach, Staff held calls with Housing Choices and the County Department of Aging and Adult Services in 2025 to discuss supportive housing services. Staff is working to issue an RFP for supportive housing and special needs service providers in 2026. Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46964/foster_city_ab_2
162_checklist.pdf
H-F-1-b Assistance to
Victims of Domestic
Abuse
Assist victims of domestic violence by coordinating with and providing referrals to existing service agencies providing legal assistance, hotline, and emergency housing and prevention services to victims of domestic violence. Continue to coordinate with existing service providers, determine any other actions the City can take to assist persons in Foster City.
Ongoing
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. As confirmed by the Police Sargeant, the Foster City Police Department provides referrals to resources as part of their response to every domestic violence call. Other 1
Police - Community Resources:
https://www.fostercity.org/police/page/
community-resources
H-F-1-c
Adaptable/Accessible
Units for the Disabled
The City will ensure that new multi-family housing includes units are accessible and adaptable for use by disabled persons in conformance with the California Building Code and that developers are required to implement an affirmative marketing plan as required by Chapter 17.90 and the City’s BMR Administrative Guidelines for physically accessible affordable units that provides disability-serving organizations adequate prior notice of the availability of the accessible and adaptable units and a process for supporting people with qualifying disabilities to apply.
Implement requirements for affirmative
marketing by December 2024
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. The City updated the BMR Guidelines to include affirmative marketing in December 2023 and the Guidelines took effect in January 2024. The submittal requirements were updated to include this requirement in December 2024. Other 1 https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/below-market-rate-bmr-housing-
programs
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
H-F-1-d Reasonable
Accommodation
Utilize the adopted Chapter 17.84, containing a review process to provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation in rules, policies, practices, and procedures that may be necessary to ensure equal access to housing. The purpose of these procedures and an ordinance is to provide a process for individuals with disabilities to make requests for reasonable accommodation in regard to relief from the various land use, zoning, or building laws, rules, policies, practices and/or procedures of the City. Review Chapter 17.84 for conformance with State Law and amend if necessary by December 2023. Update the City’s website to make information on how to submit a request more accessible by December 2023.
Amend Chapter 17.84 by December 2023.
Update City’s website by December 2023,
implement as requests are made
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. An Application for Reasonable Accommodation was created and made available to the public on December 8, 2023. Chapter 17.84 was amended on April 1, 2024, by Ordinance 677. Although amendment and updates to website were completed, the City will conintue to implement changes and updates as requests are made.
Other 1
Application:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/46986/application_for_r
easonable_accommodation.pdf
Ordinance 677:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=176528&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-F-1-e Home Sharing
for Special Needs
Population
Support the HIP Housing Home Sharing Program as part of a collection of policies programs and practices for addressing special housing needs, including seniors, those living with disabilities, those at risk of homelessness and female householders.
Include in Annual Budget.
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Staff met with HIP Housing on February 10, 2025, March 25, 2025, and July 29, 2025 to explore opportunities to promote the Home Sharing program and to discuss opportunities to increase matches for special needs. Information was included in social media and the City's newsletter in 2025.
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https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/shared-housing-programs
H-F-1-f Support
Services for Special
Needs Population
Continue to work with service providers such as Foster City Village, Second Harvest Food Bank, and others to facilitate the provision of support services to enable people to receive services in their homes, including persons at risk of homelessness, seniors, persons with mental or physical disabilities, substance abuse problems, HIV/AIDS, physical and developmental disabilities, multiple diagnoses, veterans and victims of domestic violence.
Host a roundtable meeting with service
providers annually starting prior to December
2024; implement the plan developed by
December 2025
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In partnership with the San Mateo Daily Journal, The VIBE Teen Center will host the Senior Showcase, a health fair featuring a variety of vendors offering services and resources designed specifically for older adults.
At this year’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 3, 2025, the City will continue to offer a designated senior seating area with accessible seating, made possible through the support of our program partner, SCAN Health.
Also in December 2025, the Parks and Recreation Department hosted its second annual Sensory Friendly Santa Visits program, created especially for individuals with special needs and their families. The event provides a low-stimulation environment and a calming, sensory-friendly space for participants to enjoy a memorable visit with Santa.
Meetings 1
Events:
https://www.fostercity.org/community/
page/foster-city-senior-showcase-
presented-san-mateo-daily-journal
https://www.fostercity.org/community/
page/tree-lighting-ceremony
https://www.fostercity.org/parksrec/pa
ge/sensory-friendly-santa-visits
H-F-1-f Support
Services for Special
Needs Population
Continue to work with service providers such as Foster City Village, Second Harvest Food Bank, and others to facilitate the provision of support services to enable people to receive services in their homes, including persons at risk of homelessness, seniors, persons with mental or physical disabilities, substance abuse problems, HIV/AIDS, physical and developmental disabilities, multiple diagnoses, veterans and victims of domestic violence.
Host a roundtable meeting with service
providers annually starting prior to December
2024; implement the plan developed by
December 2025
6th Cycle Completed
Surveys were conducted with each City department as well as partnering organizations on how Foster City is currently meeting the needs of an aging population based on the World Health Organization's eight domains of livability. On June 5, 2023, Council accepted the Age-Friendly City Initiative Three Year Action Plan by Minute Order No. 1922. Agreement for Age Friendly Action Plan Consultant Services was executed. Staff worked with the Consultant to draft an Action Plan based on stakeholder survey input. City’s AFC plan was approved by the City Council on January 16, 2024. Over the next few years, the City will continue to carry out the Action Plan’s priorities, monitor progress, and collaborate with partners to enhance programs and services for older adults.
In an effort to enhance programming for seniors in the community, the Parks and Recreation Department hosted a Senior Showcase, offered free activities like Drop-in Cards and Bingo, organized trips and seminars, and provided a designated senior seating area at the 2025 annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Other 1
None
H-F-1-g Extremely Low-
Income Units for
Special Needs
The City will ensure that for the new extremely low-income units, including those required by Chapter 17.92, developers are required to implement an affirmative marketing plan for special needs groups prior notice of the availability of the units and a process fo r supporting
qualified households to apply.
Include requirements in the City’s BMR
Administrative Guidelines for developers to
submit an Affirmatively Furthering Fair
Housing marketing plan for their affordable
units by December 2024 6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Completed in 2023 with Ordinance 671. Updated BMR Guidelines for affirmatively furthering fair housing marketing plan in January 2024. The submittal requirements were updated to include BMR requirement in December 2024.
Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/16016/revised_bmr_ren
tal_guidelines_1.17.2024.pdf
Ordinance 671:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=175006&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-F-1-h Age Friendly
Initiative
Continue the work begun in 2020 with the Center for Age Friendly Excellence (CAFÉ) and the Foster City Age-Friendly Community (AFC) Task Force to develop and implement an action plan including programs to address needs of seniors.
Begin program implementation by December
2024
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Surveys were conducted with each City department as well as partnering organizations on how Foster City is currently meeting the needs of an aging population based on the World Health Organization's eight domains of livability. On June 5, 2023, Council accepted the Age-Friendly City Initiative Three Year Action Plan by Minute Order No. 1922. Agreement for Age Friendly Action Plan Consultant Services was executed. Staff worked with the Consultant to draft an Action Plan based on stakeholder survey input. City’s AFC plan was approved by the City Council on January 16, 2024. As part of this effort, the Parks and Recreation Department held outreach meetings with providers in 2025. Staff opted to have one- on-one meetings rather than a roundtable due to low turnout at prior meetings and at the request of providers.
Other 1
Foster City Age Friendly Community
Initiative:
https://www.fostercity.org/citymanager
/page/foster-city-age-friendly-
community-initiative
H-F-1-i Community
Care Facilities
Amend the City’s zoning regulations to expand the zoning districts that allow community care facilities to simplify and clarify definitions, permitted uses, and processing procedures for residential care facilities and group homes in all residential districts for conformance with State law, including but not limited to eliminating spacing requirements for persons with disabilities, allowing group homes objectively to facilitate approval certainty similar to other residential uses, and allow group homes in all residential zones.
Amend Municipal Code by December 2024
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. On April 1, 2024 via Ordinance 677, the definition of Residential Care Facility was amended to remove the 300 feet distance requirement to another residential care facility. Residential Care Facilities are allowed in all residential districts. On September 25, 2025, staff engaged in a conversation with Jon Taylor, owner of Aloha Living Cottage, a group home community care facility in San Mateo who is interested in community care facility opportunities in Foster City.
Other 1
Oridinance 677:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=176528&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-F-1-j Public
Investment in
Accessibility
Include accessibility improvements to City streets, parks, and other facilities through implementation of the ADA Transition Plan. The ADA Transition Plan is planned for completion in early 2024, to be implemented
beginning in 2024 6th Cycle Continuous
The ADA Transition Plan was completed in 2025 and programs are being implemented on a continuous basis. In April 2024, the City constructed an ADA van- accessible EV charging space at the City's workforce housing site at 501 Pilgrim Drive. The project included striping, curb cuts, and installation of a ramp.
Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/publicworks/
page/request-proposals-ada-self-
evaluation-and-transition-plan-
services
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
H-F-2-a Emergency
Housing Assistance
To the extent funds are available, participate and allocate funds, as appropriate, for County and non-profit programs providing emergency shelter and related counseling services.
Annual Basis
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. On August 11, 2025, City Council allocated the final nonprofit agency funding for FY 2025-2026 for the following agencies: CALL Primrose, MELP, Mission Hospice and Home Care, PARCA, Peninsula Volunteers, Samaritan House, AgeUp, and others. Staff used all funding provided by the County of San Mateo's Measure K Program in 2025 ($35,000). Staff applied for a County NOFO for additional emergency rent relief funds through the Measure K Program for low income tenants and was awarded $20,000 in November 2025 for use in 2026.
Other 1
https://www.fostercity.org/citymanager
/page/nonprofit-funding-
availabilityapplication-process
H-F-2-b Emergency
Shelter Uses
To the extent funds are available, the City will contribute to non-profit agencies involved in providing housing for the homeless in San Mateo County. The City will also review proposals for emergency shelter uses based on the policies in the General Plan and other City development standards and requirements.
Annual Basis
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The City provided funds to 18 nonprofit agencies in FY 2025, including agencies that provide emergency housing/shelter like Samaritan House. The City Council action was taken on August 11, 2025 and the list was publishd on August 12, 2025 in the Minute Order No. 2037.
Other 1
Minutes available in 2025 APR
Supporting document package here:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/chapter-4-housing-element
H-F-2-c Multi-
Jurisdictional
Emergency Shelter
Pursuant to State law requirements, and as the opportunity arises, the City will consider participation in a multi-jurisdictional emergency shelter, should one be proposed in the future.
As opportunities arise
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. San Mateo County has the new Navigation Center located in Redwood City, California. The City refers anyone needing these services to Samartian House.
In addition, the City supported Life Moves (formerly Inn Vision Shelter Network) in 2025. Life Moves housing services includes interim housing along with food, clothing, household necessities, case management, and supportive services to help homeless families rapidly return to stable housing.
Other 1
Navigation Center:
https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/navigatio
n-center
Resources:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/other-housing-programs
H-F-2-d Emergency
Shelter Zoning
The City will allow emergency shelters as provided in Chapter 17.82 that allows a year-round emergency shelter as a permitted use in Neighborhood Business (C-1), General Business (C-2), and at churches/synagogues in the Public Facilities (PF) Zoning District. The City will amend Chapter 17.82 as necessary to comply with State law including AB 2339, including limiting parking requirements to not require more parking than other residential or commercial uses within the same zone and changing the maximum number of beds to twenty-five (25), upon adoption of the Housing Element.
Amend Chapter 17.82 by May 2024.
6th Cycle Completed
Completed in 2023 with Ordinance 657, with additional amendments in April 2024 (Ordinance 677) and December 2, 2024 (Ordinance 684). On May 6, 2024, staff toured the San Mateo County Navigation Center in Redwood City with 21 Elements and refers those at risk of homelessness to Samaritan House, the local Core Agency serving the Navigation Center.
Other 1
Ord 657:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=167209&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ord 677:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=176528&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ord 684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1aH-F-2-e Low Barrier
Navigation Centers
In addition to the amendments included in Ordinance 657 to allow LBNCs in C-1 and PF Districts, amend the Zoning regulations to allow low-barrier navigation centers (low-barrier, service-enriched shelters focused on moving people into permanent housing that provide temporary living facilities) by right in the R-T, R-3, R-4, C-2, and CM/PD zoning district(s), consistent with AB 101 (2019).
Amend regulations by December 2023
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. In addition to passing Ordinance 657 in 2023, additional amendments in April 2024 (Ordinance 677) and December 2, 2024 (Ordinance 684) were adopted.
Other 1
Ord 657:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=167209&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ord 677:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=176528&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ord 684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1aH-F-3-a Transitional
and Supportive
Housing Zoning
Enforce the existing zoning regulations as amended in January 2023 by Ordinance 657 that allow transitional and supportive Housing, as required by State law, so they are treated as a residential use that will be subject only to the same restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.
Ongoing
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. In 2023 with Ordinance 657, with additional amendments in April 2024 (Ordinance 677) and December 2, 2024 (Ordinance 684). Staff began researching supportive housing agencies and services providers in October 2025 when staff learned a tenant in a City-owned unit submitted a notice to terminate their lease effective January 2, 2026. Staff began substantive work to explore potential supportive housing by way of researching potential agencies to provide supportive housing services, reviewing the definition of supportive housing in the City’s Municipal Code City’s Municipal Code, Chapter 17.04.020, and developing draft program guidelines in anticipation of issuing an RFP. Staff plans to issue the RFP for supportive housing services in Q1 2026.
Other 1
Ord 657:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=167209&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ord 677:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=176528&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ord 684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1aH-F-3-b Supportive
Housing
Review and revise the Zoning regulations as amended in January 2023 for consistency with AB 2162, effective January 1, 2019, requiring supportive housing by-right in certain zoning districts.
Amend regulations by December 2023
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Zoning regulations were amended in 2023 with Ordinance 657, with additional amendments in April 2024 (Ordinance 677) and December 2, 2024 (Ordinance 684).
Other 1
Ord 657:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=167209&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
Ord 677:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=176528&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-G-1-a Non-
Discrimination
To ensure that the sale, rental, or financing of housing is not denied to any individual on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, disability, or other factors, Foster City will ensure that state and federal laws are adhered to regarding fair housing.
The City, through its Community Development Department, will refer discrimination complaints to the appropriate legal service, county, or state agency. The City will provide public information and education services in a variety of locations, including but not limited to the City’s website, City Hall, public library, Recreation Center and Senior Center.
Update website by December 2023; At least
one (1) informational session for tenants and
landlords annually beginning in 2024 6th Cycle Continuous Ongoing. The 2025 workshop was held on September 24, 2025 in partnership with Project Sentinel. The City also provides printed material at City Hall and the Library and on the City's website and in response to inquiries. Meetings 1 None
H-G-2-a Anti-
Discrimination
Regulations
Provide information to tenants and landlords on the City’s website, City Hall, and the public library advising them of the State and City regulations that prohibit landlords from refusing to rent to someone, or otherwise discriminate against them, because they have a housing subsidy, such as a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, that helps them to afford their rent.
Implement program by December 2023;
Provide updated information annually
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Information on the City's website was updated in Ocotber 2025. In addition, the City entered into an agreement with Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center in 2025 for services beginning in 2026 to provide low cost mediation services for Foster City tenants and landlords. In addition, the City held a fair housing workshop with Project Sentinel for tenants and landlords on September 24, 2025. Meetings 1 Ordinance 684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
H-G-2-b Fair Housing
Training for Landlords
and Tenants
Partner with an organization to perform fair housing training for landlords and tenants. Implement program by the end of 2024; Conduct at least one fair housing training for
tenants and landlords annually, beginning in
2024
6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. In 2025, the City partnered with Project Sentinel and held a workshop on fair housing on September 24, 2025. Meetings 1
Ordinance 684:
https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Do
cView.aspx?id=178109&repo=r-
0ff32e1a
11 A B CD E F G H I
Name of Program Objective Projected Completion Date in Housing Element Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes:
Category
Quantified Outcomes:
Count Supporting Documents
155
156
157
158
159
160
H-G-2-c Information
Specific to Fair Housing
Provide information on the City’s housing webpage and in ways that reach tenants without internet access to include resources for residents who believe they have been discriminated against, including how to file a fair housing complaint.
Implement program by December 2023;
update annually
6th Cycle Completed
Information is provided in printed format at City Hall, via email and via phone by the City's Housing Manager. The information is also on the City's website.
Other 1
Link:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/fair-housing
H-G-2-c Information
Specific to Fair Housing
Provide information on the City’s housing webpage and in ways that reach tenants without internet access to include resources for residents who believe they have been discriminated against, including how to file a fair housing complaint.
Implement program by December 2023;
update annually 6th Cycle Continuous
Information is provided in printed format at City Hall, via email and via phone by the City's Housing Manager. The information is also on the City's website. Other 1 https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/housing
H-G-2-d Multi-Lingual
Tenant Resources
Collaborate and cooperate with local and regional agencies who provide multilingual fair housing education services. Implement program by December 2024 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. The City plans to provide multilingual interpretation services in 2026 across City departments and services. In 2025, staff researched vendors and services provided. Staff also received fair housing pamphlets from Project Sentinel in multiple languages. The pamphlets are available at visible stands at City Hall. Other 1 Fair Housing:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/fair-housing
Multilingual Tenant Resources:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/housing
H-G-2-e Rental
Registry
Unless a requirement for a State rental registry is adopted, explore a rental registry that tracks information such as rents, utilities, accessibility for disabled persons, tenant occupancy dates, and landlord contact information in order to improve the information available to landlords, tenants, and decision makers.
Report to City Council by December 2024
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. The BMR rental registry was implemented in 2025 and property managers are entering data, which is due in June 2026. Training was provided to landlords in partnership with Project Sentinel on September 24, 2025, and on an ongoing basis (for BMR units only). Tolemi was selected to provide the City’s rental registry software and was onboarded in 2025.
Other 1
Fair Housing Workshop:
https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/p
age/fair-housing
Resolution No. 2025-37
H-G-3-a Commuter
Shuttles
Continue to work with Commute.org and local employers to facilitate commuter shuttles. Continue to implement program 6th Cycle Continuous
Ongoing. Staff contacted Commute.org in 2025 to confirm commuter shuttle programs currently in place.
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Multifamily and Mixed-Use Project
Application Checklist:
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/8311/multi-
family mixed -use checklist.pdf
H-G-3-b Expand Bus
Service
Require developers to submit a transportation demand management plan with their application and work with SamTrans and/or Commute.org to implement suggestions for new bus stops and routes.
Amend application submittal requirements by
December 2024
6th Cycle Completed
Completed. Submittal requirements were revised to include a TDM Plan in compliance with the C/CAG TDM Program for all commercial development.
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Link:
Commercial Projects Checklist -
https://www.fostercity.org/sites/default
/files/fileattachments/community_deve
lopment/page/8361/commercial_proje
ct_submittal_checklist.pdf
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AB C D E F G H I J
Jurisdiction Foster City ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
YesDoes the Jurisdiction have a local tenant preference policy? If the jurisdiction has a local tenant preference policy, provide a link to the jurisdiction's webpage containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials.
Notes
Table K
Tenant Preference Policy
Local governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinance the local government maintains when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housing approvals and production, per Government Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese). Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adopting a tenant preference are required to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials, no more than 90 days after the ordinance becomes operational. https://www.fostercity.org/commdev/page/below-market-rate-bmr-housing-programs